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Durbin: 'Democrats and Republicans are on the same page: protect our kids'

By West Cook News Report | Jul 11, 2023

On July 7, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) tweeted that he pressed Mark Zuckerberg on failing to prevent child sexual abuse material on Instagram. Durbin claims that it wasn't a lack of ability, but instead a lack of initiative on Zuckerberg's part.

JB Pritzker: 'We are continuing that investment with more than $500 million going towards a program that will continue providing healthcare for more than 63,000 people.'

By West Cook News Report | Jul 1, 2023

A group gathered near City Hall recently to protest against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's June 24 decision to pause a healthcare assistance program for undocumented immigrants.

JB Pritzker: 'There's more emphasis on prevention than there ever has been before with the new mayor.'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 25, 2023

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois and newly elected Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson collaborated on June 17 to address the increasing crime rate in the city.

VP Harris staffer Oak Park’s Nix: ‘I’m looking forward to helping voters understand the stark choices before them’

By West Cook News Report | Jun 23, 2023

Oak Park resident Sheila Nix was recently promoted by President Joe Biden as the campaign chief of staff for Vice President Kamala Harris.

HFS pauses enrollment in immigrant healthcare program

By West Cook News Report | Jun 23, 2023

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services will pause new enrollment in the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults (ages 42 through 64) program beginning July 1, a press release from the state said.

Gov. Pritzker 'I promised to work together with the General Assembly to restore fiscal responsibility to our state government after years of mismanagement'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 13, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently signed a $50.6 billion budget, and while he champions the move by being an improvement over previous governors, Republican lawmakers are criticizing the signage.

Pritzker applauds Senate, House budget agreement: Gives us 'the tools to manage the program properly'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 7, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Democratic leaders reached a significant milestone by agreeing on a $50.6 billion state budget.

Mohanraj to Oak Park River Forest high school graduates: 'Be willing to change everything'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 6, 2023

The Oak Park River Forest high school graduation celebration was held on June 4th, with their own district board member Mary Anne Mohanraj giving a speech about how graduates should address life moving forward.

Berwyn city council considers $1,255,000 contract to improve city's emergency services

By West Cook News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The Berwyn city council recently discussed a contract to purchase new emergency response and record keeping technology for the city's emergency responders.

Illinois governor: 'This bill seeks to rebalance the tax sale system in the interest of local governments, residents and community developers'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 4, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois was expected to give approval recently to legislation aimed at revamping the state's process of selling unpaid property taxes, altering the manner in which delinquent property owners may have their taxes subjected to auction.

Harmon on acknowledging education from private schools: ‘I would not be where I am today without the wonderful teachers at St. Giles & St. Ignatius’

By West Cook News Report | Jun 3, 2023

Despite his deep connection to the state’s Catholic schools, Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) has not shown support for extending the Invest In Kids Tax Credit Scholarship program.

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Scott Levin: 'The Academy is designed to give our residents an inside look at how public works operates'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 2, 2023

The city of Elmhurst celebrates the citizen graduates of their second Public Works Academy.

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Ralph Gross: Elmhurst residents have 'yet another reason to feel proud of their city'

By West Cook News Report | Jun 2, 2023

The city of Elmhurst has been honored as a Gold Water Ambassador by the American Water Works Assn., Illinois AWA District Trustee Ralph Gross announced.

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Pritzker: 'My office made this change years ago, and I look forward to signing this bill into law to ensure a more equitable Illinois.'

By West Cook News Report | May 26, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said he would sign a bill allowing individuals to select Arab American as an ethnic option on registration forms.

Pritzker: 'This legislation finally protects Illinoisans from predatory actions by the firearms industry.'

By West Cook News Report | May 26, 2023

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on May 18 that he would sign House Bill 218, which holds gun sellers legally accountable for illegal marketing practices, including marketing to minors.

Lincoln Elementary: ‘Raise the Pride Flag then walk around The Lincoln Elementary’

By West Cook News Report | May 23, 2023

Lincoln Elementary will host District 90’s Inclusion and Pride Walk according to an announcement from the school’s Parent Teacher Organization publication the Lincoln Log.

Welch, Hernandez called out by IL GOP: ‘Democrats on the Special Investigating Committee failed the people of Illinois’

By West Cook News Report | May 20, 2023

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Don Tracy recently called out House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) and Democratic Party of Illinois Chairwoman Rep. Lisa Hernandez (D-Cicero) for killing an investigation into former House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Curran: 'Tax incentives that passed as part of the Blue Collar Jobs Act in 2019 are now available for qualifying businesses and manufacturers'

By West Cook News Report | May 19, 2023

In a May 17 Facebook post, Sen. John F. Curran announced the tax incentives in the Blue Collar Jobs Act of 2019 are now available.

La Grange Village Board comes to agreement with Homestead Apartments

By West Cook News Report | May 17, 2023

At its March 28 board meeting, the La Grange Village trustees were presented with a request from Aldi, Inc. for economic incentives in developing its new store at 333 N. La Grange Road.

Governor Pritzker: 'We've ramped down some of the spending here and there within all of our agencies'