Chicago

“The Safe2Help initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of safety and vigilance across the state, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a secure environment. Safe2HelpIL is an essential tool in our ongoing efforts to protect and support the wellbeing of Illinois students and communities.,” said Homeland Security Advisor to Governor JB Pritzker and IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. #drills

Investigators say one officer and one K-9, both from the Alton Police Department, were shot amid gunfire. #policedog

The five facilities listed below were cited with type “AA” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act during the second quarter of 2024, the most severe type of violation. #violation

Chicago plays host to the convention this week where an array of speakers addressed Democratic delegates. Among the speakers on the national stage was former President Barack Obama. #national

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas (BOR-1) has hosted multiple property tax appeal workshops to help taxpayers navigate the appeal process and potentially lower their property tax bills, including an event hosted in Riverside Township featuring Riverside Township Assessor Frances Sitkiewicz on August 8th. #submit

ALEX NITCHOFF, 57, of Lemont, Ill., pleaded guilty earlier this year to one count of conspiring to corruptly give something of value to influence and reward a public official, and one count of using an interstate facility to facilitate bribery. #guilty

“Under this bill, IDJJ will provide mandated educational services to young adults transferred from IDOC while simultaneously offering the array of holistic, therapeutic, and individualized services that current DJJ youth receive,” said Rob Vickery, Acting Director of IDJJ. #educationalservices

This is the third year in a row that Metra and Pace are offering free rides to students on the first day of classes. The CTA has traditionally offered free rides for elementary and high school students on the first day of public school in Chicago. #students

The Chicago Transit Board today approved the award of a $2.9 billion contract to Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners following a comprehensive, two-year procurement process. #cta

We know that if he’s reelected, he’ll take it even further, protecting big polluters at the expense of the safety of our air, water and soil,” said Nicole Cantello, President of AFGE Local 704. #secondterm