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Measure Would Require Schools to Notify Parents of Bullying Incidents Within 24 Hours

Opponents raised concerns that a 24-hour notification policy creates an unnecessary burden for school administrators. #bullying

While Illinois Gun Owners Celebrate Statewide Halt to Gun Ban, Local Challenges Continue

State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, who sponsored the legislation enabling the ban, was disappointed with McGlynn’s decision, but his office noted other elements of the law are intact. #gunban

Unions Remember Those Killed on The Job with Workers’ Memorial Day

On Wednesday, the national AFL-CIO, America’s largest labor federation, released its 32nd annual report, Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect. #aflcio

Joyce Encourages Households to Utilize Home Improvement Grants

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The Home Repair and Accessibility Programs designed to support health, safety, accessibility and energy efficient repairs to qualifying households. #senatorjoyce #homerepair

South Suburban College Honors Outgoing Board of Trustee Members and Welcomes New Student Trustee

The SSC Board of Trustees also swore in a new student trustee, Jamesina Collier, who replaced Fatima Serrato, the previous SSC student trustee. #ssc

Prairie State College to Host Independent Filmmaker Marcus Carothers

Carothers uses film to push back against the violence plaguing Chicago streets, and as a rejection of the "status quo" and stereotypical urban characterizations perpetuated by mainstream media. #psc

Some Say Illinois’ High Cannabis Tax Rate is Costing State in Revenue

In March, Illinois generated $135 million from legal cannabis sales as the state implemented a tax rate of 25% of the purchase price of marijuana. In 2022, Illinois generated $445 million in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales.

Fan Fest Fun for All Ages at Oak Lawn Public Library

This free, all-ages event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. #oaklawnpubliclibrary #olpl

UChicago Medicine Invests $686.2 Million to Benefit South Side and South Suburban Communities in Fiscal 2022

This includes $586.7 million through the University of Chicago Medical Center  and $99.5 million through UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial. #healthcare

Former Indiana Attorney General says Illinois is Soft on Crime

Johnson has refused to condemn the rioters and said the young people were acting out of desperation. #violence

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