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McClure on plan for Local Journalism Task Force: 'I’m curious why we’re expanding this'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 7, 2022

State Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) recently expressed doubts over the expansion of the Local Journalism Task Force.

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‘Masks continue to be required indoors’: Oak Park 97

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 21, 2022

Oak Park 97 school officials insist they plan to keep in an indoor school mask requirement even though despite a pair of recent court’s decision renders Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s order on the issue unconstitutional.

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Principal of Saint John of the Cross Parish School announces her retirement

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2022

Saint John of the Cross Parish principal Kathleen Gorman has announced her retirement from the Western Springs School.

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Curran notifies constituents of upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 25, 2022

State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is letting parents know of an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic for children.

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Glowiak Hilton participates in forum on increasing voter turnout

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 23, 2022

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Oakbrook Terrace) recently took part in a forum where “bolstering voting rights” was the primary topic of discussion, with speakers noting that despite the state’s voting laws only one in three eligible residents took part in the election that installed Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.

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Lightfoot announces $2M grant program for restaurants

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is launching a $2 million program aimed at helping struggling restaurant owners across the city remain afloat during the pandemic.

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Welch marks Human Trafficking Prevention Month

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 7, 2022

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) is encouraging residents to get involved in the fight to erase human trafficking.“Human trafficking is a modern form of slavery,” Welch recently posted on Facebook.

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Sharma-Gordon of immigrant group opposes change to judicial subcircuit boundaries

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 5, 2022

Apna Ghar manager of outreach and education Radhika Sharma-Gordon wants to see judicial subcircuits operate the way she believes they were intended to.

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Cambodian Association's Taing argues against proposed subcircuit map

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 4, 2022

Cambodian Association of Illinois assistant director Chenda Taing is arguing against proposed subcircuit maps.

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HANA Center organizer Han argues against proposed judicial subcircuit map

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 4, 2022

HANA Center community organizer Young Woon Han leaves no doubt about where his organization stands on the proposed judicial subcircuit maps.

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Decalogue Society of Lawyers leader Patt seeks more representative subcircuit maps

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2022

Decalogue Society of Lawyers executive director Aviva Patt says more time is needed to create judicial subcircuit maps that better represent the Jewish community.

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IEA President Griffin: 'School administrators need to take immediate action'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 31, 2021

Illinois Education Association (IEA) President Kathi Griffin is now working with Springfield lawmakers Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Rep. Fred Crespo (D-Streamwood) in making sure school districts are following the letter of the law in complying with school threat laws.

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Attorney Bonilla-Lopez argues for proposed subcircuit maps

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2021

Cicero attorney Veronica Bonilla-Lopez thinks it’s only practical that residents support the subcircuit maps as they are being proposed.

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Illinois senator celebrates Bill of Rights Day

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2021

Illinois state Sen. John Curran made it a point of celebrating Dec. 15 for its national significance.

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Illinois' Zalewski 'proud' of A+ Gun Violence Prevention score

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 28, 2021

Illinois state Rep. Mike Zalewski wears his A+ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention group as a badge of honor.

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Lightfoot establishes council to help formerly incarcerated Chicagoans with 'incredible challenges' after release

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2021

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is hoping the creation of the Interagency Reentry Council will help steer formerly incarcerated people in the right direction.

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Curran on Thornley fraud case: 'Our questions deserve and require a response'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 17, 2021

State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) is demanding answers in the unfolding theft case involving former Illinois State Police Merit Board Chief Financial Officer Jenny Thornley.

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Riverside's Buckley: 'When evidence supports the case ... we need to file the charges'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 23, 2021

Riverside Public Safety Director and Police Chief Matt Buckley was recently reminded of why he supports House Bill 4176.

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Durkin: 'A safe society requires cooperation between our police and the prosecuting attorney'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 23, 2021

House Minority Leader Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Spring) points to a recent West Side gang shooting as proof of how changes need to be made in the process of investigating and prosecuting crimes in Cook County.

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Curran: 'This measure brings accountability to the criminal charging process in Cook County'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 23, 2021

State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) is pushing House Bill 4176 as a tool to give law enforcement the kind of support they need in maximizing their effectiveness.