Monthly Archives: August, 2026

The funding is part of more than $28 million in grants awarded through the Illinois Secretary of State to support libraries and literacy programs throughout the state. #funding #williepreston #literacy

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating approximately 14,000 pounds of food for the effort. Organizers say the distribution is intended to help households dealing with the financial and personal impact of storm damage. #food #tornado #suburbans

Auditioners will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No previous theater experience is required, and the casting call is open to young performers of all backgrounds and abilities. #goodmantheatre #christmascarol #auditions

Corbett said he supports maintaining and modernizing Illinois roads and bridges but questioned whether the scale and timing of the toll increases are justified. #tollway #collincorbett

Bradley began advocating on Maxson’s behalf years before his release. Under a Feb. 8, 2013, “Urban Translator Agreement,” Bradley agreed to serve as a media, community and political liaison in efforts to help Maxson secure his freedom and pursue justice. #compensation #markmaxson #wallacegatorbradley

This year's fair is centered on the theme, “What’s Your Voter Plan?” and will focus on civic engagement, voter education and connecting residents with services and organizations serving communities throughout the Joliet area and Chicago Southland. #jassac #fair

The program's midwifery core courses will take approximately six semesters to complete following one semester of prerequisite coursework. The first midwifery core courses are scheduled to begin in spring 2027 at Kennedy-King College. #kennedykingcollege #maternalhealth

Will County prosecutors sought to detain Alsaidi, citing the alleged Molotov cocktails, an active order of protection involving Orland Park residents and addresses, and two prior determinations of inadmissibility to the United States. #patricksheehan #mokena

The organization acknowledged Pritzker’s Aug. 14 signing of Senate Bill 3925, which allows participating local home-equity assurance programs to provide eligible homeowners with rebates for certain flood-related expenses. However, chamber officials said the measure does not address the full scope of damage caused by the storms. #disaster #storms #jbpritzker

While the rankings use different methodologies, the state said they collectively measure areas including K-12 performance, school resources, higher education and career preparation. #schools #pritzker