There were 13 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Bellwood zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.
State Senator Suzy Glowiak, a freshman legislator, hosted her first town hall meeting in Elmhurst Tuesday night, which allowed people to voice their opinions and give input on vital issues impacting the 24th State Senate District. Nearly 60 local residents attended the open meeting to discuss budget concerns, adult use cannabis and other hot button issues debated in Springfield this legislative session.
There were 2,392 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.
The following actions were taken on May 28 in the House on Senate bill SB1758 ("installment/payday loans"): "Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed", "Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate" and "House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted".
There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Berkeley zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.
There were four offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in La Grange Park zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Cook News.
The following actions were taken on May 15 in the House on Senate bill SB2122 ("comm coll-apprentice program"): "Balanced Budget Note Filed", "Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May", "Assigned to Appropriations-Higher Education Committee", "State Debt Impact Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford", "Pension Note Requested by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford", "Balanced Budget Note Requested by Rep. La Sha
State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) on May 31 voted for a $40 million budget package that included a hidden gem for teachers -- the removal of a 3 percent cap on end-of-career pension spiking for Illinois educators.
"As co-chair of the Congressional Poland Caucus and a proud Polish-American, I was pleased to hear today’s news that the United States and Poland are making progress towards Poland’s entry into the U.S. Visa Waiver Program by agreeing to a Preventing and Combatting Serious Crimes Agreement."
The entire Illinois Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai and the four FCC Commissioners urging the FCC to improve the nation’s broadband maps.