Politics

Attorney General Raoul urges federal government to regulate ghost guns (Washington, DC) -  Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to finalize regulations that would make clear that ghost guns are firearms under federal law.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces third annual Racial Equity Week, September 13-17, 2021 (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the third annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13 – 17 in 2021.

Black communities hardest hit by recent Cook County property tax increases - A recent report released by the Cook County Treasurer's office details the property tax changes in 2020.

Joliet City Council Meeting: 08/17/2021 (Joliet, IL) - Yesterday’s Joliet City Council meeting went well, with a couple of exceptions brought up by the public.

Renters Unable To Pay Rent Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Eligible for One-Time Grant Payments - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is excited to share the Rental Payment Program, which helps ensure the state’s most vulnerable residents have a roof over their head, will provide one-time grants to assist renters who are unable to make their payments.

Does Mayor Ford Respect Black Businesses?

The office of Dr. Suzanne Penn celebrates forty years in business (Chicago, IL) - The Office of Dr. Suzanne Penn announces the celebration of their fortieth year in business.

Chicago Heights, Crete, and Richton Park are recipients of ComEd public safety grant (Chicago, IL) - In a press release received by The Southland Journal, ComEd, coupled with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, announced the recipients of their annual ComEd Powering Safe Communities Program.

Illinois Secretary of State Candidate Pat Dowell calls for Digital Driver's License  (Chicago, IL) - Pat Dowell, candidate for Democratic nominee for Illinois Secretary of State, announced another innovation for the Secretary of State’s office.

Rev. Jackson urges absent Texas Democrats to “hold the line” and never give up (Chicago, IL) — With 52 civil arrest warrants signed by the Texas House to have the absent Democrats arrested for fleeing the state to avoid a vote on an unfair election bill, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Saturday urged the Democrats to stay focused and “hold the line” for the sake of justice.