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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

Classes are open to community members of all skill levels, but advance registration is required. #pool

DeBose outlined several priorities for his campaign, including blocking tax increases, eliminating wasteful spending, and lowering utility bills by rolling back energy mandates. #campaign

In preparation for the March 2026 gubernatorial primary, the Clerk’s Office is partnering with local fraternal organizations to help expand outreach across Cook County neighborhoods. #registration

The designation allows state resources and personnel to be deployed more quickly to support local recovery efforts. #proclamation

House Resolution 467, filed by Niemerg, cites several speeches in which Pritzker compared Republicans to Nazis, encouraged aggressive tactics against political opponents, and called for disruption and protests. #remarks

“The Mexican Patriotic Parade is the oldest parade in Chicago, held in the city’s oldest Mexican neighborhood and organized by the oldest Mexican organization in the Midwest,” said Carmela Vargas, president of the Mexican Patriotic Club. #parade

“I was lucky enough to consider him a friend and mentor and have found myself drawing from his words of wisdom on countless occasions,” Pritzker said. #paasing

“From his time as Secretary of State to his two terms as Governor, Jim Edgar led with a steady hand and a deep commitment to the institutions of our state,” Bailey said. #legacy