Pfleger calls on Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois (Chicago, IL) - Declaring “Illinois is in a state of emergency,” the Rev. Michael Pfleger of the Archdiocese of Chicago is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take immediate action.
Park Forest celebrates grand opening of new bar & grill (Park Forest, IL) - The Village of Park Forest welcomed a new business into their downtown area today with a ribbon cutting celebration.
New law requires public schools to teach Asian American history (Springfield, IL) – All public schools in Illinois will soon be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part of their social studies curriculum.
White Sox just get by to sweep the series against Orioles (Baltimore, Maryland) - The last game of the series against the Orioles started with White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease on the mound for the Sox.
Will County Sheriff’s Deputy and candidate for Sheriff Jim Reilly is set to host a Law Enforcement Appreciation Fundraiser on July 31 in Channahon.Held at the River Hawk Brewery, the three-hour long event kicks off at 2 p.m.
The White Sox dominate the Orioles on defense and offence (Baltimore, Maryland) - After a day of traveling to Baltimore, the White Sox were ready to face the Orioles.
Batinick salutes nephew's service, pushes for Meari memorial (Springfield, IL) - Veteran state Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) recently rose on the House floor to salute his 17-year-old nephew who has joined the National Guard.
Mayor Lightfoot 'thrilled to welcome the Kimberly-Clark team' (Chicago, IL) - Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and World Business Chicago recently announced plans for Kimberly-Clark's new commercial center arriving in Chicago in 2022