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Forest Park Mayor, Congressional Candidate Condemns Federal Response at Broadview ICE Facility

Hoskins said he stood with Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson and other municipal leaders on Tuesday to demand accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal law enforcement agencies. #ice

Cook County Clerk Pushes for Federal Election Funding in Washington

“As election threats continue to evolve and increase, sustained federal investment is critical to help protect the integrity of our democratic process,” Gordon said. #election

Op-Ed: Common Ground on Hemp—A Call to Protect Kids and Fix Washington

Our Village became a leader in passing the first local ban on these dangerous products—because we could not sit back while children were being targeted with candy-coated intoxicants and vape devices disguised as consumer goods. #hemp

Illinois DCFS Urges Caregivers to Follow “ABCs” of Safe Sleep During Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month

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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer
The department’s message is built around the “ABCs” of safe sleep: infants should always be placed "Alone, on their Backs, in a Crib." #infants

Bushra Amiwala Hit with Pepper Bullets During Protest Outside Broadview ICE Facility

Amiwala, the first Gen Z elected official in the country, said she was tying handwritten notes of encouragement to a fence outside the facility when she heard popping sounds and saw projectiles fired from the rooftop. #protesting

Cook County to Review Mosquito Abatement Services Following Board Resolution

Illinois Mosquito Abatement Districts, first established under the 1925 Mosquito Abatement District Act, are charged with monitoring and reducing vectors of disease such as mosquitoes, rats, and ticks. #mosquitos

Illinois DoIT Honored for Public Safety Technology Innovation

The award marks the state as a leader in applying digital tools to improve safety and public service. #technology

Commissioner Aguilar Hosting Free Mexican Document Assistance in Lyons This Week

“We as elected officials owe it to this community to support them, to help them travel between Mexico and the United States, and to ensure that this process is legal and safe."

Illinois Opens Grant Applications to Boost Farm-to-School Food Programs

The Hub, which serves Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, funds projects that connect schools with local farmers and food producers to improve access to nutritious, farm-fresh meals. #foods

Energy Assistance Applications Open Oct. 1 for Eligible Cook County Households

The program provides one-time benefits to help cover natural gas, propane, and electricity costs. Assistance is also available for heating system repairs or replacements through CEDA’s Furnace Assistance program. #assistance

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