Monthly Archives: October, 2021

Governor Pritzker announces new interactive broadband mapping and speed test tools to expand access to high speed internet in communities across the state (Springfield, IL) - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Broadband announced a new interactive Connect Illinois Broadband Map and creation of the Illinois Broadband Lab, a collaborative effort by the State of Illinois, university partners including the University of Illinois System and Illinois Innovation Network, and key stakeholders including the Illinois-based Benton Institute for Broadband & Society

Task force considers changes to qualified immunity for Illinois law enforcement officers (Springfield, IL) - A new state task force continued discussions Thursday as to what changes could be made to the way state law approaches qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.

White Sox struggle to gain traction in playoffs (Houston, Texas) - After yesterday’s tough loss, the White Sox were ready to swing for the fences. In the 1st inning, White Sox batter Eloy Jimenez grounded into a force out but not before a run snuck on by.

Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate Jesse Sullivan Urges Gov Pritzker to Address Crime and Violence in Chicago

Henyard to give away gas in Dolton once again (Dolton, IL) - According to a press release sent to The Southland Journal, Mayor Tiffany Henyard is giving away gas in Dolton once again. This is the third such gas giveaway in the last year.

Speaker Welch Urges Small Businesses to Apply for $226 Million in Remaining Funds Before Deadline on October 13, 2021 (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the first grants that have been awarded through the Back to Business (B2B) recovery program.

Alexis Wilson protesters appear in court (Dolton, IL) - Organizers arrested during a protest of 19-year-old Alexis Wilson’s fatal police shooting appeared in front of a judge at the Dolton Municipal Building Thursday.

White Sox struggle to gain traction in first game in Houston (Houston, Texas) - In the first game of the league's divisional series, the White Sox traveled to Houston to play ball.

Chicago Heights City Council OKs Resolution to Give Bloom Plaza Facelift  (Chicago Heights, IL) - The Chicago Heights City Council Wednesday night voted to approve a resolution authorizing an economic incentive agreement to help improve Bloom Plaza, home of Skyline Restaurant.

Attorney General Raoul: Belvidere man sentenced to 16 years in prison for trafficking heroin (Chicago, IL) - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a Belvidere man was sentenced to 16 years in prison for possessing heroin which he intended to sell.