Politics

Gov. Pritzker Extends Vaccine Deadline at Request of Hospital and School Leaders (Springfield, IL) - As hospitals and schools work to implement additional COVID-19 testing programs and accountability measures, Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced a two-week extension of vaccination requirements for individuals in high-risk settings.

Jesse White Expanding Driver’s License and ID Card Appointment Program to Additional Suburban Facilities (Springfield, IL) - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that beginning the week of Sept. 7, many suburban Driver Services facilities will require appointments for behind-the-wheel road tests, REAL IDs, standard driver’s licenses and ID cards.

Sickle Cell Awareness Month kicks off with successful blood drive (Lynwood, IL) - All open donor appointments for a blood drive were booked today at an event aimed toward rallying donors and raising awareness of Sickle Cell Anemia.

Chicago Heights City Council Meeting: 09/02/2021 (Chicago Heights, IL) - The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:05 by Mayor David Gonzalez.

Dolton trustees hire legal council amid transparency concerns (Dolton, IL) - Village of Dolton trustees authorized the hiring of legislative counsel Thursday after transparency concerns they had about Mayor Tiffany Henyard.

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.