Monthly Archives: July, 2025

The IGB approved the Organizational Gaming License for the racino, Fairmount Park, Inc.  d/b/a Fairmount Park Casino and Racing in Collinsville. #licenses

Despite occurring in 1982, the Tylenol murders, which saw seven Chicagoland residents die from taking Tylenol laced with cyanide, remain unsolved. #unsealed

Mr. Rick focuses on the positive community work being done—especially by original members of street organizations who are now involved in outreach and violence prevention. #mrrick

“This program would not be possible without the hard work and partnership of these  organizations, who work tirelessly to provide the youth with incredible opportunities to explore potential careers paths as well as experience Cook County’s natural beauty,” said Cook County Board and Forest Preserves President Toni Preckwinkle. #forest

This year’s event holds special significance as it marks the first major community celebration under newly elected Mayor Sandra Alexander, the first woman to serve as mayor in the village’s history. #festival

Brady joined with Congresswoman Kelly, advocates and gun violence survivors today at Roseland Christian Ministries on Chicago’s South Side to endorse Kelly’s campaign for Senate. #gunviolence

Gov. Pritzker and Local Leaders Discuss Impact of Trump’s Food Assistance Cuts (East Louis, IL) - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois Department of...

In a letter dated Monday, July 28, lawyers from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division also asked for a list of all the election officials in Illinois who were responsible for carrying out federally mandated efforts to keep state’s voter rolls accurate and up to date during a two-year period leading up to the November 2024 elections. #voter

Republican congressional candidate Dillan Vancil criticized the state’s priorities and said taxpayer funds should be spent widening deadly stretches of Highway 34, which locals have pushed to fix for decades. #project

SkillsUSA Illinois’ Board of Directors leadership said Ryan’s transition to the Interim Executive Director role gives needed assurance the organization will lead a successful upcoming school year for SkillsUSA Illinois chapters across the state serving 16,000 students. #interim