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“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."

Bailey and his running mate, former Cook County Republican chairman Aaron Del Mar, will kick off their campaign Thursday, Sept. 25, with stops in Carterville, Bloomington, and Oak Brook. #tour

Florin Nicolae Tarta, 40, of Satu Mare, Romania, was convicted earlier this year in federal court in Chicago on charges of bank fraud, access device fraud, and aggravated identity theft. #atm

The Mokena location was honored with the Operational Excellence, Circle of Excellence, Top Sales Volume and Systemwide Sales Growth awards. #awards

In his keynote remarks, Pritzker pointed to Illinois’ multi-billion-dollar push into quantum research, calling the field a transformative force that could redefine industries from medicine to cybersecurity. #quantum

The number of unemployed workers fell to 292,500, a 2.7% decrease from the previous month and down 12.7% compared with August 2024. #unemployment

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

Preston argued that outside corporations, such as investment giant Blackstone, are worsening the housing crisis by manipulating the market, while federal tariff policies keep mortgage rates high despite the Fed’s cuts. #cuts

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

At the same time, the Sheriff’s Office will hold its annual Car Show, showcasing classic and custom vehicles. Proceeds from the show will benefit Special Olympics Illinois. #safety