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“The first day of school is a wonderful time for students to reconnect with teachers and friends and explore the possibilities of the year ahead,” said Board President Shi. #school

“Supply chain disruptions, energy prices and labor market issues, which could be anything from increased wages that are pushing up production, which is always a key to contributing to high consumer prices,” Lupo said. #inflation

“With this latest change, we’ve improved service on 59 bus routes this year—bringing our bus system back to 98% of pre-pandemic scheduled service levels,” said CTA President Dorval R. Carter, Jr. #cta

“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