Rainbow Push Coalition/Push Excel kick off first summer STEM/sports camp since pandemic began, pushing for peace to combat violence (Chicago, IL) – For the first time since the pandemic began, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and PUSH For Excellence (PUSH Excel) are hosting a summer STEM/Sports Camp Saturday, July 17th – August 28, 2021 on two sites to promote a PUSH for peace as Chicago’s violence continues to soar.
Speaker Welch Meets With President Joe Biden, Addresses Recent Rise in Violence - House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch met with President Joe Biden during his recent trip to Illinois where he discussed the “Build Back Better” agenda, specifically proposals focused on education and child care.
Pfleger calls on Pritzker to declare gun violence an emergency in Illinois (Chicago, IL) - Declaring “Illinois is in a state of emergency,” the Rev. Michael Pfleger of the Archdiocese of Chicago is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to take immediate action.
White Sox just get by to sweep the series against Orioles (Baltimore, Maryland) - The last game of the series against the Orioles started with White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease on the mound for the Sox.
The White Sox dominate the Orioles on defense and offence (Baltimore, Maryland) - After a day of traveling to Baltimore, the White Sox were ready to face the Orioles.
Mayor Lightfoot 'thrilled to welcome the Kimberly-Clark team' (Chicago, IL) - Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and World Business Chicago recently announced plans for Kimberly-Clark's new commercial center arriving in Chicago in 2022
White Sox take the last 2 games of the 3-game series against Twins (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - The starting pitcher in the last game of the 3-game series for the White Sox was, Lance Lynn.
White Sox regain some momentum with a win against Twins (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - Right before the first pitch was thrown, White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal was placed on a 10-day injured list because of a torn tendon in his left knee.