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The office of Dr. Suzanne Penn celebrates forty years in business (Chicago, IL) - The Office of Dr. Suzanne Penn announces the celebration of their fortieth year in business.

Chicago Heights, Crete, and Richton Park are recipients of ComEd public safety grant (Chicago, IL) - In a press release received by The Southland Journal, ComEd, coupled with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, announced the recipients of their annual ComEd Powering Safe Communities Program.

Illinois Secretary of State Candidate Pat Dowell calls for Digital Driver's License  (Chicago, IL) - Pat Dowell, candidate for Democratic nominee for Illinois Secretary of State, announced another innovation for the Secretary of State’s office.

Rev. Jackson urges absent Texas Democrats to “hold the line” and never give up (Chicago, IL) — With 52 civil arrest warrants signed by the Texas House to have the absent Democrats arrested for fleeing the state to avoid a vote on an unfair election bill, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. Saturday urged the Democrats to stay focused and “hold the line” for the sake of justice.

Rush Applauds Permanent 27 Percent Expansion in SNAP Benefits (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations, applauded the Biden administration’s announcement of a permanent, 27 percent increase to SNAP benefits.

White Sox lose the last game against Yankees (Chicago, Illinois) - After yesterday's well-fought loss, the White Sox started pitcher Lucas Giolito.

Rush Tours Lion Electric Site in Joliet, Drives Electric School Bus (Joliet, IL) - Last week, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) toured the site for the new 900,000 sq. ft. Lion Electric manufacturing facility in Joliet.

The Yankees beat the White Sox in extra innings in Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) - After the White Sox won the Field of Dreams game against the Yankees, both teams traveled to Chicago to play again.

Guest: Mayor Ken Peterson - Mayor Ken Peterson discusses his work as Mayor of Steger, Illinois.

Mayor Lightfoot Announces Cisco Selects Chicago as New Midwest Regional Hub (Chicago, IL) - Cisco, a worldwide leader in technology, has announced Chicago as the company’s Midwest regional hub — complete with new offices in Chicago’s famed Old Main Post Office.