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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 39: "The Black Caucus is showing us the path to a better Illinois" -- Senate President Don Harmon

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2020

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon's statement regarding the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' unveiling of its plan to confront racial and economic injustice.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 41: Curran joins with Taipei Economic Development office to donate 5000 masks to retirement homes

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

Two local retirement homes are receiving a large supply of PPE masks for staff and residents, thanks to a generous donation from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Chicago through a partnership with the office of State Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove).

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Durbin, Duckworth, Casten, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation in Urging Hhs to Expand Use of University of Illinois’ Covid-19 Saliva-based Testing Initiative

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) led the Illinois Congressional Delegation in sending a bipartisan letter to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging federal resources to support the expansion of SHIELD T3, an innovative system of COVID-19 testing and tracing, developed by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC).

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 82: Leader Jim Durkin Files Petition to Form Special Investigative Committee on Speaker Madigan

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2020

Leader Jim Durkin Files Petition to Form Special Investigative Committee on Speaker Madigan

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 41: Secretary of State Announces One-Year Extension of Driver’s License Expiration Dates for Seniors Age 75 and Older

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a period of one year past the licenses’ current 2020 expiration date.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 39: Harmon to explore options for keeping nuclear plants open, workers employed

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon will look into legislative options requiring power plants be put up for sale to see if someone else can successful run them before they can be mothballed.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 24: Hernández to Host Weekly Census Events to Encourage Participation

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

As the Census draws to a close, state Rep. Lisa Hernández, D-Cicero, will host weekly Cafecito gatherings in front of her office to inform and encourage residents of her district to participate in the nationwide count.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 24: Glowiak Hilton highlights driver’s license extension for senior drivers

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

To help keep Illinois’ senior residents from waiting in line at the DMV, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) reminded drivers age 75 and older that their driver’s license expiration dates have been extended by one year.

CITY OF BERWYN: City of Berwyn Sets Aside CARES Act Funding for Berwyn Residents

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

City of Berwyn Community Development Block Grant Department collaborates with Housing Forward for Resident emergency mortgage, rental and utility assistance.

CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE: Tollway Closures Are Anticipated

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

SB LaGrange Road from Canal Bank Road to Archer Avenue, left lane closures for pier construction

AMITA ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Scheduled Orthopedic Surgery Online

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

Are you experiencing persistent pain in your knee, hip or shoulder?

CITY OF NORTHLAKE: Two Students Representatives Appointed To Leyden D212 Board

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

Amanda Le was appointed as a student representative from East Leyden High School at the Leyden High School District 212 meeting on Aug. 13, 2020.

OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Takeout Stakeout Lunch Pickup at Q BBQ

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

Come join your fellow Chamber members for our next Takeout Stakeout, this time at Q BBQ!

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 41: Deadline to Apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Extended

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

It was announced that the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has extended the deadline for Illinois renters to apply for aid by one week to 12 p.m.

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Casten Votes to Protect the United States Postal Service

By Press release submission | 4 years ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for the bipartisan ‘Delivering for America Act,’ legislation that prohibits the Postal Service from implementing any changes to operations or level of service it had in place on January 1, 2020, and provides $25 billion in critical funding to support the Postal Service.

CITY OF COUNTRYSIDE: Free COVID Test Site Info

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Testing Friday and Saturday August 21st and 22nd from 8 AM – 4 PM

GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Protect Your Pets From COVID-19

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Remember to treat your pets the same way you would treat any human to prevent the spread of #COVID19.

OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Veterans Series

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Illinois Deparment of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is supporting business development for veterans with their Veterans Series.

CITY OF NORTHLAKE: Police Reform

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

This has been a stressful time for many of us. Hopefully the worst is over and we can look forward to returning to a more normal routine.

AMITA ADVENTIST LA GRANGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Receive High-Quality Immediate Care 24/7

By Press release submission | Aug 23, 2020

Receive high-quality Immediate Care 24/7 from wherever you are.