Politics

Whip It Luxury Events is open for business (Hazel Crest, IL) - Yesterday, Whip It Luxury Events celebrated their a ribbon cutting that was thrown by the Southland Black Chamber of Commerce, and was attended by several chamber members.

"Justice for Alexis": Dolton protestors arrested during village meeting (Dolton, IL) - Some protesters calling for justice for a 19-year-old who died after an incident involving police from the Village of Dolton were arrested Wednesday.

Chicago Heights Mayor Gonzalez receives Mayor of the Year award from Southland Black Chamber (Chicago Heights, IL) - The Southland Black Chamber of Commerce & Industry awarded Mayor David A. Gonzalez with their 2021 Mayor of the Year award.

Sweets Addict Bakery is a Business to Watch in Country Club Hills (Country Club Hills, IL) - D’nita Welch is a talented baker.  Her creativity and skill transforms her cakes into works of art that have wowed countless clients.

Dolton trustee, mayor clash at special board meeting (Dolton, IL) - Tensions brewed between a Village of Dolton Trustee and its Mayor at an Aug. 30 special board meeting.

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (August 2021) - The Illinois State Fair brings back many fond memories. The great smells of hot and sweet fair food, the not-as-great smells of the animal barns, and the many hours we spent getting our livestock ready to show on the fair circuit and at the grand State Fair.

Statement: Illinois Environmental Council on latest version of energy bill  (Springfield, IL) - Following is a statement from Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, on the latest climate and energy bill released today:

Advocates ask lawmakers to slow down remap process (Springfield, IL) - Voting rights advocates and minority community members urged Illinois lawmakers on Thursday to take more time in redrawing legislative district maps so the general public can have more time to study whatever new maps will be proposed.

News briefs: Some IDES offices open for appointments; eviction moratorium amended, extended (Springfield, IL) - As federal unemployment benefits created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to expire next week, Illinois continues to see high unemployment rates, although things have improved from one year ago. 

Bill Introduced To Prohibit Mandating COVID Shots For College Students Springfield, IL 0 Illinois State Representatives Andrew S. Chesney , Brad Halbrook , Adam Niemerg, Joe Sosnowski, Blaine Wilhour, Dan Caulkins and Chris Miller sponsored HB4106, which would create the Higher Education COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Prohibition Act.