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“This is more than just a bus—it’s a vehicle for opportunity, imagination, and hope,” Dart said. #books

Supporters say the program offers a tangible step toward reentry success by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing formerly incarcerated people: lack of access to job opportunities. #certification

The gathering comes during October’s Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and aimed to showcase the forest preserves as free, accessible resources for residents seeking support for mental well-being. #event

Authorities said the SUV struck a light pole on 142nd Street before colliding with the building at 14200 Martin Luther King Drive, where Belcher’s campaign is headquartered. #crash

“As election threats continue to evolve and increase, sustained federal investment is critical to help protect the integrity of our democratic process,” Gordon said. #election

Illinois Mosquito Abatement Districts, first established under the 1925 Mosquito Abatement District Act, are charged with monitoring and reducing vectors of disease such as mosquitoes, rats, and ticks. #mosquitos

“We as elected officials owe it to this community to support them, to help them travel between Mexico and the United States, and to ensure that this process is legal and safe."

The program provides one-time benefits to help cover natural gas, propane, and electricity costs. Assistance is also available for heating system repairs or replacements through CEDA’s Furnace Assistance program. #assistance

Since the start of mosquito surveillance in May, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 human cases of the virus — nearly double last year’s count. #virus

Sheriff Thomas J. Dart said officers will be checking for valid driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations, ensuring compliance with Illinois’ seat belt and child safety restraint laws, and watching for impaired drivers. #checkpoint