White Sox take another tough loss in Toronto (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) - After yesterday’s tough loss, White Sox decided to have White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn take the mound in the bottom of the 1st inning.
White Sox leave Tampa Bay with tail between their legs (Tampa Bay, Florida) - The White Sox took the plate with batters Cesar Hernandez, Luis Robert, and Eloy Jimenez, who all were struck out.
White Awards Over $18 Million in Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants (Springfield, IL) - Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY21 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $18.1 million to 638 public libraries serving almost 12 million patrons.
Attorney General Raoul urges federal government to regulate ghost guns (Washington, DC) - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in urging the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to finalize regulations that would make clear that ghost guns are firearms under federal law.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces third annual Racial Equity Week, September 13-17, 2021 (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the third annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13 – 17 in 2021.
Rush to Host Immigration Resource Fair at Leo High School (Chicago, IL) - Next Saturday, August 28th from 10:00 AM CT to 2:00 PM CT, the office of U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D‑Ill.) will host an Immigration Resource Fair at Leo High School.
The Athletics avoided the series sweep against the White Sox (Chicago, Illinois) - The White Sox, looking to sweep the A’s, had pitcher Dylan Cease throw out the first pitch of the game.