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Trae Young scores 42, leads Atlanta to comeback win against the Bulls (Atlanta, GA) - The Bulls have a chance to earn their longest winning streak of the season at 4 games, tonight against the Atlanta Hawks. Since the trade deadline, the Bulls rank 1st in assists at 29 per game and 3rd in assist percentage at 67.5%.

COOK COUNTY, IL — The Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Assistance Program is offering a financial webinar from 9-10:30 a.m. April 14 to provide small business owners with finance tools as well as insight to the funds available through the American Rescue Plan.

U.S. Senate Candidate Allison Salinas and Her Campaign Sued for Fraud, Breach of Contract, and Violation of the Wage Payment and Collection Act (Pekin, IL) - Illinois Candidate for the United States Senate, Allison Salinas (R - Pekin), has been sued in Circuit Court, Fayette County, Illinois.

Bulls win 3rd straight, defeat the Raptors (Toronto, ON, CA) - After two victories against the Nets and Pacers, the Bulls look to extend their winning streak tonight against the Toronto Raptors. Like the Bulls, Toronto is fighting to be in the playoff play-in tournament, but they currently sit in 11th place two games behind Chicago.

According to data provided by the Cook County Clerk's office, Ward is out as Mayor despite claims that mail-in ballots will turn the race around in Ward's favor.

Welch Builds on Creating New Path Forward; Hires New Senior Staff (Chicago, IL) - Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch built on his commitment to a fresh start for the Office of the Speaker by announcing Tuesday the hiring of two new members to his senior staff...

Monica Gordon Wins Election for Prairie State College District #515 Board of Trustees (Flossmoor, IL) - Flossmoor resident Monica Gordon has emerged victorious in...

Don't Be McFooled - Atlanta Protest (Atlanta, GA) - The "Don't Be McFooled" Movement held a protest in Atlanta to speak on the systemic racism that McDonald's has shown towards their black owner-operators.

Vučević leads Bulls in win over Pacers (Indianapolis, IN) - After earning a much-needed win against the Nets on Sunday, the Bulls have another important matchup tonight against the Pacers. Indiana is two games ahead of Chicago for the 9th seed in the Eastern Conference.

Welch, Pappas Hosting Black Houses Matter Live Stream Event to Help Families Keep Their Home (Westchester, IL) – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas are teaming up to host a virtual informational seminar on the “Black Houses Matter” initiative on Monday, April 5 at 1 p.m.