Monthly Archives: October, 2021

Robbins addresses police concerns, new chief to start tomorrow (Robbins, IL) - The Village of Robbins and freshly-minted Mayor Darren E. Bryant held a press conference this afternoon to address the police walk-out that occurred this past weekend.

With two weeks until veto session and interest accruing, state’s unemployment fix still not decided (Springfield, IL) - The deficit in the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund remains over $4.3 billion and interest payments on the debt began accruing on Sept. 6.

Tigers narrowly avoid White Sox sweep (Chicago, Illinois) - The White Sox, looking to sweep the series in Chicago, started out with Dylan Cease at the mound to throw out the first pitch.

Dolton mayor arrests peaceful protesters  (Dolton, IL) - Earlier, The Southland Journal reported that Mayor Henyard of Dolton had protesters speaking out against the police shooting of Alexis Wilson arrested.

Robbins police officers say enough is enough, call off this weekend (Robbins, IL) - Earlier today, The Southland Journal reported that the police for the Village of Robbins have walked off the job.

Village of Robbins: Public Safety Address (Robbins, IL) - Today, the Mayor Bryant of the Village of Robbins released the following statement:

White Sox look to sweep the series (Chicago, Illinois) - The White Sox tried to keep up their momentum with putting White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito at the mound to throw out for the first pitch of the game against the Tigers.

Guest: Jeff Ward - Author and political consultant Jeff Ward discusses his book, campaign consulting and what makes a winning candidate.

Mayor Lightfoot Joins Microsoft Leadership to Announce Accelerate Chicago Aimed at Tackling Unemployment in The City with New Opportunities for Underserved Communities (Chicago, IL) - Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Microsoft Corp., in collaboration with corporate, learning and community partners, announced the launch of Accelerate Chicago.

Breaking: Village of Robbins police and fire on strike (Robbins, IL) - Village of Robbins police officers and fire men today took a stand against what they're calling unfair wage and labor practices.