Monthly Archives: October, 2021

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Updated COVID-19 Halloween and Fall Festivities Guidance (Springfield, IL) — As we continue through Fall and head into the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19. 

Attorney General: Channahon man pleads guilty to delivering more than 25 grams of methamphetamine (Channahon, IL) — Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a Channahon man pleaded guilty to delivering more than 25 grams of methamphetamine.

Guest: Dr. Balin Durr — Psychiatrist Dr. Balin Durr discusses her career in medicine, the relationship between spirituality and mental health, and current trends in Psychiatry.

Judicial hopefuls seek Cook County Democratic Party’s endorsement for 2022 primary (Cook County, IL) — More than 40 prospective candidates for judge presented their credentials to the Cook County Democratic committee on Thursday, seeking the party’s nomination for the June 2022 primary election.

Calumet City Library slated to reopen late in October (Calumet City, IL) — Calumet City Mayor Thaddeus Jones said the city’s library would reopen on or around Oct. 25 after ordering its closure for an investigation into alleged financial malfeasance.

Mayor/State Rep Jones Misappropriates Clerk Figgs Signature and Usurps her Authority  (Calumet City, IL) - Today, one day after Calumet City Clerk Nyota Figgs was forced to file a lawsuit against Calumet City Mayor and State Representative Thaddeus Jones

Dorothy Brown: Puppet Master or Qualified Administrator? (Dolton, IL) - Former Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Dorothy A. Brown's employment within the Village of Dolton was called into question today by four trustees.

James Marter Releases Locations of Two Campaign Stops for Friday, Announcing District Change and Bid to Unseat Lauren Underwood (Oswego, IL) — Congressional Candidate, James Marter has released the locations of two of his campaign stops scheduled for Friday, October 15th. Locations are in what is anticipated to be part of the new Illinois 14th Congressional District, once the new maps are established.

Speaker Welch Celebrates Success of First Open House Job Fair (Springfield, IL) - House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch is excited to announce that more than 500 resumes were collected at the first ever Open House Job Fair held at the Illinois State Capitol on Tuesday.

ISVMA Recognizes National Veterinary Technician Week Oct. 17-Oct. 23 (Springfield, IL) — All pets deserve compassionate and humane care and it takes everyone on the veterinary healthcare team to make that happen.