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Village leaders say the landmark designation will pave the way for broader development of the site, including potential museum exhibits and educational programming in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago, historians, and religious institutions. #pope #dolton #landmark

“These projects show how agriculture and the natural environment can work hand-in-hand to enhance the fairgrounds and create meaningful experiences for the community.” #fair #nature

Residents are invited to submit essays through Dec. 8 explaining how a new Chevrolet would change their life or the life of someone they know. #cargiveaway #chevrolet

The Commission approved a $73 million rate increase for Ameren and $168 million increase for Nicor, which were more than 40% lower than what the utilities had requested. #gas #utilities #ameren

“I want the Christians and pastors in this country, and the religious community in general, to know they have a warrior who is fighting on their behalf to protect their First Amendment rights,” he said. “This is not over.” #dismissal #case

They argued that policies supported by the governor, particularly the SAFE-T Act, have weakened accountability in the justice system. #violent #lawmakers

The distribution coincides with the Village’s annual Thanksgiving food giveaway. #thanksgiving #giveaway

House Bill 4196 would require local governing bodies to publicly review, vote on and verify an itemized statement of all credit card purchases from the previous month. #credit #abuse

“We bear witness to the fact that prayer works and would also like to thank the professional, caring, and amazing medical and security staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. #jessejackson #discharged

November is also a time to look ahead. Our communities are still recovering from years of economic strain, and programs like SNAP and LIHEAP remain vital safety nets. #oped #november