il

The medals belonged to Army Pvt. Stephen J. Grabowski, a Chicago native who was wounded in combat during the final days of the war in Italy. #medals

The gathering aims to highlight local needs and resources for children from birth to age five and their families. #mentalhealth

The measure eliminates waiting periods for filing missing persons reports and requires police to immediately enter cases into the state’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). #missingpersons

Parker, a nationally recognized human rights advocate and nonprofit executive, will assume the role on Nov. 17, following a national search. She succeeds in a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Illinois and across the country. #equality

The 54-by-30-inch oil painting chronicles Nash’s path as the “BooRay! King,” tracing the card game’s French royal origins and its crossover into American sports and entertainment before arriving at the casino floor. #portrait

“It gives small farmers the tools they need to succeed while respecting food safety and community traditions.” #farmers

The three-day festival runs August 30 through September 1 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day at the park’s Sunken Gardens. #laborday

Lawmakers with the caucus blamed rising utility costs on state policies they say have reduced energy supply while demand continues to climb. #hearing

For decades, the Voting Rights Act has guided election authorities like the Cook County Clerk’s Office in our ongoing mission to protect and expand access to the ballot. #voting

Fair organizers have announced the full lineup of free live music set for the popular Beer Tent stage, offering fairgoers an array of afternoon, evening, and late-night entertainment from Aug. 22 through Sept. 1. #entertainment