Community

Statewide Unemployment Rate Drops 0.1% (Chicago IL) — The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage...

For nearly eight decades, IVI-IPO has been at the forefront of progressive issues when it comes to supporting political candidates, groups and organizations who are doing the hard work to improve the lives of all Illinoisans.

“I just want to graduate. I was seeking a mental health degree because as a police officer, I see the way mental health devastates families and our communities. With the proper treatment and the removal of the stigma associated with receiving mental health services, our community can thrive and move beyond some of the issues that have plagued our Black community.”

The event will offer seniors an opportunity to take advantage of some programs offered by the Secretary of State’s Office without having to visit a Driver’s Facility.

Firearms Commission Meets for Third Time to Increase Awareness and Implementation of Firearm Restraining Orders (Chicago, IL) — The Illinois State Police (ISP) convened...

The parade was cancelled in 2020 and they held a shortened event last year.

"We need things to change here! We keep voting the same people into office and our people here on the south side are still struggling. Nothing is changing!"

Please note that all programs are all listed in the Library’s quarterly newsletter which will soon be delivered to Oak Lawn households

Victory: Judge Rules Pritzker’s Mandates “Moot”  (Chicago, IL) — This afternoon, Judge Raylene Grischow dismissed over 100 of defendants from the parent-led lawsuit concerning...

Orland Park History Museum Curator Sarah Stasukewicz will host the event at the historic Humphrey House