the southland journal

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Commissioners Alma Anaya (7th District) and Brandon Johnson (1st District), and the Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance program network, today announced its “Together We Thrive” initiative and the official launch of Small Business Week in Cook County.

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that can cause serious injury or even death if inhaled in high quantities. Here’s how you can keep your home and family safe.

During the debate on House Bill 3709 amending the state insurance code with infertility coverage, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) lauded the spirited discussion that led to the bill's passing, not before expressing concerns about its limitations and explaining his "no" vote.

"Illinois has by far the highest numbers of local governments of any state, coming to a resounding number of 6,918,” said Haas.

Bennett reflects on session, says he is proud nine of his bills passed the House (Springfield, IL) - Friday, April 23 was the final day for House bills to be voted on and sent to the Senate, and state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Watseka) reflected on a productive session for his own bills, nine of which cleared the House and progressed to the Senate for consideration.

In this episode, Clinical Psychologist Colleen Cira discusses her journey as a Mental Health Professional.

Robbins' Mayor-Elect, Darren E. Bryant, has announced his pick for Village Administrator to be former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger.

McDonald's Under Fire with Lawsuits and Protest - The McDonald's corporation has been under fire as of late with numerous lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and racial discrimination.

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.

The Chicago Heights Park District held a special meeting today to swear in their new commissioners and repudiate recent moves to pay out large severance packages to two employees that resigned.