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South suburban Dolton School District 149 is planning to overhaul the “quality of life” in its school buildings by investing approximately $13 million from federal COVID relief money into installing new windows, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems into district facilities.

Illinois Dentists to Treat Veterans in Need in Their Offices (Chicago, IL) — The 6,000-plus dentists of the Illinois State Dental Society want to show veterans that we care about their smiles. 

Chamber of Commerce Economic Update: Dr Cornel Darden Jr. on the Housing Market in the Southland (Robbins, IL) - The economic fabric of the Chicago...

"It has always been my goal to see that low income and minority students have access to high-quality, affordable, and equitable education."

10 Holiday Lighting Events Awarded Grants from ComEd and Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Chicago, IL) — Recognizing the importance of cultural holiday celebrations and how they can positively impact communities, ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus today announce grants of up to $2,500 to 10 northern Illinois communities as part of the inaugural ComEd Powering the Holidays Program.

The Sweet Fern Savanna Land and Water Reserve, in the heart of Pembroke Township, Illinois, offers a glimpse into what much of the area looked like before European settlers drained swamps and cleared forests to grow corn and soybeans.

Rev. Jackson to attend burial of Jelani Day—says his murder “smells like another Emmett Till” case (Chicago, IL) — The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is attending the burial of 25-year-old Jelani Day 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 19th, at the Spring Hill Cemetery, 301 E. Voorhees St., Danville, IL.

In a move we suspect should be overturned on appeal or otherwise disposed of as what we consider an improper prior restraint on speech, a Cook County Judge ordered John Catanzara, president of Chicago's largest police union, to stop speaking about or otherwise encouraging union members to defy Mayor Lightfoot's vaccine mandate.

Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Updated COVID-19 Halloween and Fall Festivities Guidance (Springfield, IL) — As we continue through Fall and head into the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19. 

ISVMA Recognizes National Veterinary Technician Week Oct. 17-Oct. 23 (Springfield, IL) — All pets deserve compassionate and humane care and it takes everyone on the veterinary healthcare team to make that happen.