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Organizers are also emphasizing that the free store is open to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. There is no requirement to demonstrate financial need, and families do not have to donate a costume to receive one. #halloween #costumes

Leaders who are true public servants and who have earned your support and appreciation need your vote and your support. #elections #politics #mayor

It found that this case involved a complete omission of a required date, not a clerical error, and held that the missing information mattered because it helps election officials and potential objectors determine whether the nomination followed the Election Code’s timing and authority requirements. #election #waukegan

With over twenty years of dedicated involvement with the Park Forest Chicago Heights School District and her pivotal work as a youth commissioner, she is already a highly respected and trusted pillar of the community. #parkforest #election

Park Forest has formally asserted in court that the alleged tortious conduct attributed to Woods was committed outside the scope of his elected office. #parkforest #joewoods

FOIA records show hundreds of dollars in payments to Mayor Joseph Woods, thousands of miles accumulating on Village administrative vehicles, and fuel purchases outside Park Forest — including one across the Indiana state line — while the Village says it maintains no trip logs, destination records, GPS data or records documenting after-hours vehicle use. #ParkForest #foia #joewoods

The request also asks for records showing whether the Village President was using or occupying a Village vehicle on the night of an altercation involving the owner of All Out Smoke Pit. #parkforest

The city has collected none of the $131.7 million total projected for sale of debt, advertising, augmented reality and video game licensing. #centersquare #alderman #chicagomayor

Critics point to recent incidents in Oak Lawn and other south suburban communities where businesses with video gambling terminals have been targeted by burglars seeking cash stored inside the machines. #gambling #crime #chicago

Representatives from the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, Matt Guzman and Erika Hamer, were present to observe the proceedings and help uphold the integrity of the process. #willcounty #lottery