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University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital is one of the first in the area to offer Aquablation, a minimally invasive, robot-assisted treatment that uses high-pressure water jets to remove excess prostate tissue. #prostate
The lawsuit alleges that the Orland Park Police Department (OPPD) denied William Sanchez, a former sergeant, a promotion from sergeant to lieutenant due to apparent race discrimination. #police
“Clean Slate legislation is not just about erasing past mistakes; it's about restoring hope, unlocking potential, and giving everyone a fair chance to build a brighter future,” said Marlon Chamberlain, Director of the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, the event’s organizing group. #cleanslate
“This bill is a blatant overreach that seeks to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. We should be empowering families, not burdening them with unnecessary mandates.” #homeschool
The Clerk’s Office has opened two new locations at Universal School in Bridgeview, and the Lyons Township Office in Countryside, bringing the total number of Early Voting locations to 55 across suburban Cook County. #election
This marks the third consecutive year that legislation has been proposed, with the latest version including a tax rate of 25% on adjusted iGaming revenue. Supporters of the iGaming bill claim Illinois could collect an additional $1 billion annually in taxes. #gambling