Politics

Thomas R. Williamson Sr., of Schererville was sentenced to 54 months in federal prison. He also must help pay $30,869.00 in restitution to the victims of the 2016 assault.

Hazel Crest’s Chief Davis installed as 73rd president of Illinois Chiefs’ association (Flossmoor, IL) - Chief Mitchell R. Davis III, chief of police of the Hazel Crest Police Department, was installed Friday, April 30, 2021, as president of the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioners Alma Anaya (7th District) and Brandon Johnson (1st District), and the Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance program network, today announced its “Together We Thrive” initiative and the official launch of Small Business Week in Cook County.

During the debate on House Bill 3709 amending the state insurance code with infertility coverage, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) lauded the spirited discussion that led to the bill's passing, not before expressing concerns about its limitations and explaining his "no" vote.

"Illinois has by far the highest numbers of local governments of any state, coming to a resounding number of 6,918,” said Haas.

Bennett reflects on session, says he is proud nine of his bills passed the House (Springfield, IL) - Friday, April 23 was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and progressed to the Senate for consideration.

Robbins' Mayor-Elect, Darren E. Bryant, has announced his pick for Village Administrator to be former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger.

Local Businesswoman and Mother Featured in 2 Publications (Kankakee, IL) - Kankakee City News and Essential Voices Magazine journalist and businesswoman Iva Martinez is featured in this week's Kankakee City News and again in this months Essential Voices Magazine.

The Chicago Heights Park District held a special meeting today to swear in their new commissioners and repudiate recent moves to pay out large severance packages to two employees that resigned.

Newly elected Prairie State College trustee Monica Gordon and re-elected Dr. Ronald "Ronnie" White are sworn in as six-year trustees.