the southland journal

Lightfoot urges for vigilance as COVID-19 cases rise: 'It's still real, it's still deadly' (Chicago, IL) - The city of Chicago is taking measures to mitigate an increase in COVID-19 cases while also preparing to welcome thousands of visitors for its annual Lollapalooza music festival.

Glowiak Hilton: 'Stable housing is foundational to academic and social success' (Springfield, IL) - To ensure students experiencing homelessness are aware of available resources, state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) has created a housing insecurity liaison position at all higher education institutions in Illinois.

The White Sox beat the Royals in the second game of the series (Kansas City, Missouri) - In the second game of the series against the Royals, the White Sox brought out Dylan Cease to throw out the first pitch.

Pritzker signed 56 measures Friday, upping total from this session to 160 (Springfield, IL) - Illinois residents will soon have greater access to mental health services under measures Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Friday.

The White Sox lose first game of series against the Royals (Kansas City, Missouri) – White Sox decided to start the series against the Royals with Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel on the mound to throw out the first pitch.

Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. arrested in Phoenix (Chicago, IL) – Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. was arrested along with 30 others Monday, July 26th, outside of the office of Senator Krysten Sinema...

Long-Williams tells redistricting panel 'Englewood shouldn’t have five aldermen' (Chicago, IL) - Vora Long-Williams wants to see order when it comes to her Englewood neighborhood’s political makeup.

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (July 2021) - This is a summer of hope, of reconnecting – of getting our lives back.

The White Sox avoid the series sweep against Brewers (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) - In the 3rd game of the series in Milwaukee, the White Sox were determined to not let the Brewers sweep the series.

Cook County Resumes Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is resuming rabies vaccine and microchip clinics now through October. ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free 1-year rabies vaccines and microchips.