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Local Businesswoman and Mother Featured in 2 Publications (Kankakee, IL) - Kankakee City News and Essential Voices Magazine journalist and businesswoman Iva Martinez is featured in this week's Kankakee City News and again in this months Essential Voices Magazine.

Knicks dominate in the 4th, beat the Bulls (New York, NY) - After a big win against the Heat on Monday, the Bulls will face another difficult task on Wednesday night. Chicago will be playing the New York Knicks, who have won 9 of their last 10 games. Julius Randle is a big reason for that, as he made the All-Star team for the first time this season. He leads New York in points (23.9), rebounds (10.4) and assists (6).

Newly elected Prairie State College trustee Monica Gordon and re-elected Dr. Ronald "Ronnie" White are sworn in as six-year trustees.

The Fed’s low-interest-rate policies have stabilized the economy and turbocharged the stock market. But those who don’t own lots of stocks haven’t benefited anywhere near as much as those who do.

Vučević and Theis lead Bulls to win over Heat (Miami, FL) - In a rematch from Saturday, the Bulls will play the Miami Heat on Monday night. The Heat prevailed on Saturday largely because of their 1st quarter performance. Miami jumped out to a 33-18 lead, behind 4 three-pointers from Duncan Robinson. After the 1st quarter, the Bulls outscored the Heat by 10 points. Getting off to a good start will be important for Chicago.

Joyce on Renewable Fuel Standards Act: 'The demand for biodiesel is growing quickly' - A bill pitched in February that created the Illinois Renewable Fuel Standards Act has advanced through the Senate.

State Rep. Jackie Haas said that it is a matter of justice for Pembroke Township residents to have access to the same natural gas service others in the state already have.

Butler prevents Bulls comeback, Heat win (Miami, FL) - Coming off their win against Charlotte, the Bulls will play a familiar face in Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat tonight. The Heat have been up and down lately, going 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Bennett says redistricting system puts 'too much power in too few hands' (Springfield, IL) - State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Ford) is challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to act on what he’s said when it comes to map redistricting.

Delivering On Promises: Speaker Welch’s First 100 Days (Springfield, IL) - Today marks 100 days since House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in to serve as Illinois’ first Black Speaker of the House.