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Morrison on July 4 shooting: 'We're praying for the victims, families, and the entire community of Highland Park'

By Trina Thomas | Jul 6, 2022

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison offered prayers for those affected by the shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead and dozens wounded.

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Curran responds to Pritzker's blocked school mask mandate: 'It's about respecting the rule of law'

By Trina Thomas | Feb 21, 2022

State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) recently issued a statement on the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules' (JCAR) ruling that ended Gov. J.B. Pritzker's (D-IL) school mask mandate.

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Hilton announces $30 million in 'additional funding to help address the many challenges'

By Trina Thomas | Apr 4, 2021

Illinois state Sen. Suzy Glowiak-Hilton (D-Western Springs) said that schools in 24th District would receive more than $30 million in funding to assist with challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Pritzker: Forest Park vaccination site 'will play a critical role to vaccinate vulnerable residents'

By Trina Thomas | Apr 1, 2021

Illinois has been ramping up sites around the state to increase the COVID-19 vaccination rate, with one of the largest facilities opening in Forest Lake on March 26.

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ComEd scandal cost customers billions but they didn't receive promised benefits

By Trina Thomas | Dec 10, 2020

According to a recent report by Illinois PIRG called, "Guaranteed Profits, Broken Promises," ComEd has record profits considering its 37 percent increase in electricity delivery rates but hasn't delivered on their promises to customers and the public.

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Treasurer finds a two-decade surge in property taxes for Cook County

By Trina Thomas | Nov 25, 2020

As Cook County residents see their property tax increase again, the county treasurer, Maria Pappas, assured that had been the case for the last two decades.

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Caterpillar working on securing a $405 million buyout of Weir Group's oil and gas division

By Trina Thomas | Nov 8, 2020

Caterpillar Inc. has negotiated a $400 million purchase of the Oil & Gas Division of Weir Group PLC, an engineering business that produces pumps, flow iron, consumable parts, wellhead products, and pressure control products.