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Governor Pritzker Issues Monkeypox Virus Public Health Emergency Declaration to Coordinate Statewide Response

The declaration also authorizes emergency procurements to facilitate the state's response. The proclamation takes effect immediately and is in place for 30 days.

Jesse White Encourages Organ/Tissue Donation for Virtual National Minority Donor Awareness Month

People of color are disproportionately affected by illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes, which can lead to the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant, increasing the number of patients on the organ transplant waiting list

CPS Students Participate in Expanded 2022 Summer School Opportunities and Courses

A cross-departmental District team began plotting summer offerings last December and the Board of Education later set aside $30 million to support efforts.

Nichelle Nichols, Robbins Native, Dies at 89

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"I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years."

Calumet City Roaring Rivers Water Park

“Calumet City Roaring Rivers Water Park will be the anchor development for the revitalized Calumet City Tourism District.”

Brewfest Returns to Orland Park

The Brewfest is sponsored by Mazda of Orland Park and includes numerous sampling stations with over 50 selections of ales from some of the region’s favorite craft breweries. 

Worth Township to Host Paint and Sip Parties in September

Participation is on a first come, first served basis, so sign up early to ensure participation

Mission of Mercy Rockford Tops $1 Million in Free Dental Care Goal

The event is usually conducted every other summer at a different Illinois city, but had not been held since 2018 in Springfield because of the COVID-19 pandemic

Coors Light to Award Latino Leaders with $10,000 Grants to Nonprofits

To apply, individuals can nominate themselves or others by filling out a simple application describing the transformational impact that the nominee has made on their community, as well as the name of the nonprofit organization

Chicago Heights Officially Opens the Valve to Homewood for Lake Michigan Water Delivery

Mayors from Chicago Heights, Homewood, and Hammond, Indiana gathered yesterday, July 26, in Homewood to inaugurate the flow of water to Homewood as well as the Village of Flossmoor.

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