Read a compilation of responses from PAPD Officer John Ryan and his experiences during September 11th, 2001: “I had been with the PAPD [Port Authority Police Department] for 22 years…My…

Read a compilation of responses from Department of Sanitation worker Anthony Palmieri, who worked for nine months with the DSNY at the World Trade Center site: “I was working for…

Chicago’s many parks, gardens, and natural areas are gorgeous year-round — but they’re particularly stunning in the fall. That’s when you can see stunning red, orange, and gold foliage that turns the…

On September 11th, World Trade Center fire warden and Port Authority employee Mike Fabiano thought of John Abruzzo, a colleague who was a quadriplegic. On September 11th, Abruzzo arrived at…

Read a compilation of responses from Dr. Alison Thompson, a civilian relief worker who worked in rescue, recovery, and relief efforts at Ground Zero: “I was in my apartment on…

Read clips from responses from NYPD Officer Robert (Bob) Schnelle in an interview here: “I was in Bayside, Queens, where the NYPD K-9 Unit was based. I stepped out for…

Heading into the final big weekend of the summer, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local police are stepping up enforcement efforts and reminding motorists that…

Greetings and welcome back to school! I hope this finds you well as you may be hustling kids out the door and/or welcoming the new fall weather around the corner….

33-year-old CeeCee Lyles was one of seven members on the flight crew aboard United Airlines Flight 93, which took off from Newark heading to San Francisco, but then headed towards…

This summer, we traveled around the state to amazing state parks around Illinois. While we live near a major world metropolis in the 20th District, we are in a state…