Politics

Illinois to Receive $17 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Package (Springfield, IL) — House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch applauded the passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

“I am overjoyed to be here with everyone and to welcome this distinguished owner, especially now in these coronavirus times it is great where we are celebrating a business opening instead of closing,” said Rush.

Cannabis Company Projected to Bring Revenue and Jobs to Hazel Crest (Hazel Crest, IL) — The administrative meeting of Hazel Crest had several presentations about the renewal of health benefits, the 2022 tax levy, and a new cannabis business for the area.

The village "is not fragmented," and the police department is in the process of rebuilding a strong force, said Bryant.

After the Pledge of Allegiance and opening invocation, Yvonne Davila, director of the SafeLIGHT Foundation, presented its Blue Line of Excellence award to Country Club Hills Police Chief John Galvin for the department’s upstanding work ensuring drivers remain safe on city streets

Illinois Office of Tourism Announces 28 New Small Businesses Inducted to the Illinois Made Program (Springfield, IL) — The Illinois Office of Tourism today announced 28 new small businesses, or ‘Makers' have been recognized as part of the Illinois Made program. The program recognizes each business as a hidden gem for locals and visitors to discover, offering unique products and experiences all around the state.

Whether that’s a festive environment for a birthday party or wedding reception or a comforting atmosphere for a repass, where you host the event has the ability to transform the experience.

Earlier the Southland Journal reported on Mayor Henyard cutting off the public chat relay on Youtube that allows for public comment for Dolton's virtual only meetings. The Public Chat feature has been the method for public comment since she took office.

Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), in partnership with the Illinois General Assembly, are utilizing $1 million in funding to add all of the state's public universities onto the Common App platform.

"Swift action is imperative in order to protect our supply chain, our economy, and the consumers who will ultimately bear the brunt."