Reilly’s Purple Heart resurfaced decades later when it was discovered in a bank safe deposit box that was turned over to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office in 2018 after it was deemed abandoned. #purpleheart
Women’s History Month traces its origins back more than 100 years, with International Women’s History Day first observed in 1911. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed National Women’s History Week, and in 1987, Congress officially designated March as National Women’s History Month. #women #month #honors
“While I’m relieved by the dismissal, it does not change the disruption it caused in my life,” Walsh said, adding that she also experienced what she described as violence by federal agents during the protest. #protest #doj #charges
Data shows as the price tag of buying a house anywhere across the city continues to climb. In contrast to most other major cities, 81% of Chicago homeowners now agree that the cost of such a purchase is at least “somewhat too expensive." #voters #crime #chicago
The FTA sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson in December, directing the CTA to implement a plan that would reduce assaults on transit workers and passengers. #security #cta #chicago
Peters also raised concerns about potential delays in federal disaster assistance, saying cuts and changes affecting the Federal Emergency Management Agency could hinder the response. #disaster #tornado #damage
According to the former congressman, more than 300 residents have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the past six months. #latino #elections #vote
The legislation would require the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), working with local agencies, to identify and conduct road safety assessments at the 10 most hazardous intersections on state-controlled roads in Will County located south of Interstate 80. #willcounty #safety #bill
To reduce strain on runways, terminals and air traffic control systems, the FAA and the U.S. Department of Transportation are considering capping operations at about 2,800 flights on peak days. #airport #cap #cookcounty
“Despite the record number of appeals we received this year, we will continue to deliver timely, transparent and accurate decisions throughout the 2025 appeal session.” #tax #appeals #report