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Cook County Officials Highlight Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt as Alternative to Evictions for Landlords (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined representatives from the office of Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans, Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, Chicago Bar Foundation Executive Director Bob Glaves and community leaders to remind the public about a critical resource for landlords and tenants as federal and local eviction moratoriums expire.

Citizens of Calumet City show support for Clerk Figgs (Calumet City, IL) - This morning, several residents of Calumet City gathered at Pulaski Park across the street from City Hall to show support for their longstanding clerk, Nyota Figgs.

Sauk Village man identified as victim in fatal Plainfield car crash (Plainfield, IL) - In a press release obtained by The Southland Journal, police have identified the victim in Friday afternoon's fatal car crash on Ridge Rd., south of Plainfield Rd., in the south-western suburb of Plainfield.

Cook County Resumes Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is resuming rabies vaccine and microchip clinics now through October. ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free 1-year rabies vaccines and microchips.

Evanston community stands up to racism in statement (Evanston, IL) - According to a release by community group Stronger Together Evanston, the Evanston community has taken a stand against racism. Evanston/Skokie School District 65, which serves students from kindergarten through 8t

DePaul Prep to require vaccines for students or they must remain masked (Chicago, IL) - DePaul College Prep is requiring students to provide proof they are vaccinated on entry to the campus or to mask up.

Latoya Medina providing education, careers, and haircuts to community (Crest Hill, IL) - Latoya Medina is the owner of All About U Barber College. Located just outside Joliet, All About U Barber College provides a full barber education to individuals looking to become barbers. 

President Preckwinkle Announces $1.5 Million Investment to Address Root Causes of Crime and Violence in Cook County (Cook County, IL) - President Preckwinkle joined Commissioner Dennis Deer, Congressman Danny Davis and community leaders to announce a $1.5 million investment to community-based organizations through the Justice Advisory Council (JAC).

Park Forest celebrates grand opening of new bar & grill (Park Forest, IL) - The Village of Park Forest welcomed a new business into their downtown area today with a ribbon cutting celebration.

Welch Helps Prepare Local Students for Success with 9th Annual Free Back to School Health Fair (Hillside, IL) - To help local students and families prepare for the upcoming school year, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is hosting a Free Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, July 31 featuring a COVID-19 vaccination clinic, health and wellness resources, supply kits for families, and more.