Politics

Comptroller Mendoza's Bipartisan "No Exit Bonus/No Signing Bonus Reform" advances as part of larger ethics package (Springfield, IL) - Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s “no exit bonus/no signing bonus” reform was included in a broader package of legislative ethics reforms Governor J.B. Pritzker advanced Friday.

Illinois Elected Officials Behaving Badly (EDWd)- This needs to stop. Now.

Jesse White Expanding Driver’s License and ID Card Appointment Program to Additional Chicagoland Facilities - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that beginning the first week of September, customers will be required to make an appointment for behind-the-wheel road tests, REAL IDs, standard driver’s licenses and ID cards at three Chicago facilities.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Providing Student Borrowers with Critical Information on Educational Lending Options (Springfield, IL) - Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2746, the Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act, into law.

Sheriff’s Office Expands Innovative Program to Assist Suburban Police on Mental Health-Related Calls - On a cold December night, Sheriff’s Police responded to a frantic 911 call from a family whose son was behaving erratically and threatening to kill himself.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Preventing Underage Electronic Cigarette Sales (Springfield, IL) - Building on efforts to protect the health and wellbeing of young people in Illinois, Gov. Pritzker signed Senate Bills 512 and 555 into law.

Noonie’s was highly sought out for its Jerk Chicken in Minnesota and he has brought his distinctive recipe to Chicago’s South Suburbs.

Mayor Lightfoot Announces An Additional $200 Million In Planned Investments for Invest South/West Commercial Corridors (Chicago, IL) - Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and City leaders announced the selection of four mixed-use INVEST South/West projects planned for areas in South Chicago, North Lawndale, Bronzeville, and New City and additional collaborations with three minority-led developers.  

Dolton Mayor Henyard is stood up by trustees after threatening them with arrest (Dolton, IL) - Newly elected Dolton mayor, Tiffany Henyard, got a taste of her own medicine tonight after most of the trustees failed to show up at the special meeting scheduled for 7:00 PM.

White Awards Over $18 Million in Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants (Springfield, IL) - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY21 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $18.1 million to 638 public libraries serving almost 12 million patrons.