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Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Preventing Underage Electronic Cigarette Sales (Springfield, IL) - Building on efforts to protect the health and wellbeing of young people in Illinois, Gov. Pritzker signed Senate Bills 512 and 555 into law.

Mayor Lightfoot Announces An Additional $200 Million In Planned Investments for Invest South/West Commercial Corridors (Chicago, IL) - Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and City leaders announced the selection of four mixed-use INVEST South/West projects planned for areas in South Chicago, North Lawndale, Bronzeville, and New City and additional collaborations with three minority-led developers.  

Dolton Mayor Henyard is stood up by trustees after threatening them with arrest (Dolton, IL) - Newly elected Dolton mayor, Tiffany Henyard, got a taste of her own medicine tonight after most of the trustees failed to show up at the special meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM.

White Awards Over $18 Million in Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants (Springfield, IL) - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY21 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $18.1 million to 638 public libraries serving almost 12 million patrons.

Attorney General Raoul urges federal government to regulate ghost guns (Washington, DC) -  Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to finalize regulations that would make clear that ghost guns are firearms under federal law.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces third annual Racial Equity Week, September 13-17, 2021 (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the third annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13 – 17 in 2021.

Rush to Host Immigration Resource Fair at Leo High School (Chicago, IL) - Next Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 AM CT to 2:00 PM CT, the office of U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D‑Ill.) will host an Immigration Resource Fair at Leo High School.

Bellwood School District offering salary bonuses for taking free courses (Bellwood, IL) - The Bellwood School District in Chicago has found a unique way for students and teachers to recover from the effects of COVID.

Renters Unable To Pay Rent Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Eligible for One-Time Grant Payments - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to share the Rental Payment Program, which helps ensure the state’s most vulnerable residents have a roof over their head, will provide one-time grants to assist renters who are unable to make their payments.

The office of Dr. Suzanne Penn celebrates forty years in business (Chicago, IL) - The Office of Dr. Suzanne Penn announces the celebration of their fortieth year in business.