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Illinoisans Invited to Mark America’s 250th with Yearlong Service Push

Anyone who records volunteer time will receive a special commemorative certificate recognizing their participation in the nation’s 250th anniversary. #anniversary

South Barrington Conservancy receives $600,000 state grant

Since its establishment, OSLAD has awarded $640 million for park projects throughout Illinois...

$600,000 Grant to Fund Improvements at Oak Lawn Park

The $600,000 grant will be used to make improvements at Centennial East, one of Oak Lawn’s most heavily used parks. #improvements #park #grant

Salazar Named Kankakee’s New Deputy Fire Chief

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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer
Salazar brings 24 years of experience in the fire service, including nearly two decades with the Kankakee Fire Department, where he has served since 2006. #firefighter #deputychief

This Little-Known Process is Used by Monopoly Utilities to Force Illinois Families to Pay for Their Mistakes

Instead, families across Illinois are still being forced to pay for utility overspending, flawed planning, and corporate missteps they did not cause. #utilities #inflation

Aguilar Hosts Open House to Connect Residents with County Services

Aguilar said the event reflected his belief that government must take an active role in reaching residents. #residents #openhouse

Federal Court Opens Remote Intake Kiosk in Sterling to Expand Access to Justice

The kiosk includes a court-provided tablet and printer that allow users to scan and submit documents for new and existing cases in the Northern District of Illinois. #kiosk #federalcourt

Illinois Sheriffs’ Association to Award More Than $58,000 in College Scholarships

As part of the program, DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick will award two scholarships of $750 each to local students. #scholarships #illinoissheriffs

Cook County Clerk Adds Saturday Hours to Help Residents Meet REAL ID Deadline

Officials said the effort builds on an ongoing partnership between the Cook County Clerk’s Office and the Secretary of State’s Office to improve coordination, cut down on wait times and remove unnecessary barriers as the federal enforcement date approaches. #cookcounty #realid #identification

Labor, voting rights groups intervene in Illinois voter data lawsuit

They argued in their motion that they each devote significant resources to registering their members to vote, and they fear the lawsuit could result in a ruling that undermines those efforts. #lawsuit #votingrights #labor

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