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Regulators OK statewide electric grid upgrades, rate increases

The Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday approved scaled-back plans submitted by Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois, the electric utilities for northern and southern Illinois, respectively. #grid

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks $4.2 Million 154th Street Reconstruction Completion

The extensive project included the installation of new curbs, freshly laid gutters, and a fully reconstructed roadway, eliminating potholes and enhancing infrastructure. #construction

Illinois State Museum announces new director

Edginton has been the interim director of the Illinois State Museum since February 2023. She joined the museum in January 2021 as director of interpretation. #director

Advocacy for Prioritizing Energy Storage Projects in Energy Transition Communities

A key aspect of this plan is the prioritization of Energy Transition Community Grant (ETCG) areas when procuring energy storage projects. #energy

Village of Dixmoor announces Shop with a Cop dates

The program aims to help kids in need by providing underprivileged kids with vouchers that they can use to make purchases at a store with a police chaperone. #shop

Nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) Completes Renovations at Jesse Jackson Jr. Apartments for Seniors in Harvey, IL

“These buildings look fantastic and represent the kind of investment I and my team work every day to bring to the city of Harvey,” Mayor Clark said. “Everyone deserves a great place to live, especially our fellow residents in their senior years. And this looks great.” #housing

Bob Rita Named Township Officials of Illinois Legislator of the Year

As Calumet Township Supervisor, he focuses on delivering programs that directly benefit the communities of Blue Island, Robbins, Riverdale, Dixmoor, and parts of Harvey. #rita

Dolton 149 Students Make Significant Reading, Math Gains on State Test

Student results on the 2024 Illinois Assessment of Readiness test compared to 2019 mark both a recovery from the learning disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and real reading and math growth from before the public health crisis that began in 2020. #learning

Pritzker endorses hemp regulation bill

At a news conference in Chicago, Pritzker said in the short time since both the state and federal governments legalized hemp production, a new industry has emerged in which chemicals are extracted from hemp plants to produce intoxicating and potentially dangerous products that are currently unregulated. #bill

Reverend Robin Hood Speaks at Brother Keeper’s Church in Chicago Heights on Social Justice

The Reverend also highlighted the troubling trend of young people being incarcerated, only to be released back onto the streets without any significant change in their circumstances. #socialjustice

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