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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
How Much Fentanyl Crosses The Southern Border?

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket, with…


Friday, June 2, 2023
Rep. Stephens Hosting 2023 Children’s Safety Expo this June

State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) and Harwood Heights Mayor Arlene Jezierny are hosting a June Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, June 10th. 20th District residents are invited to join them…


Monday, May 29, 2023
Honoring Illinois Heroes this Memorial Day

While many of us are gathering this weekend to welcome the unofficial beginning of summer or the opening of pools and beaches, it’s also important to remember the significance of…


Wednesday, June 17, 2020
CPS Announces Summer Grab-and-Go Meal Sites

CPS’s grab-and-go meal sites will continue to provide our students with healthy meals during summer break. Beginning Monday, June 22 through Friday, August 28, hundreds of summer grab-and-go meal sites…


Monday, June 15, 2020
Sec. of State Announces 16th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

Entry forms are now available; Deadline is June 30  Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 16th annual Illinois Emerging…


Tuesday, May 26, 2020
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY APPROVES RAILROAD AGREEMENTS FOR NEW I-490 TOLLWAY AND WESTERN ACCESS TO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad providing property rights to accommodate roadway and interchange construction DOWNERS GROVE, IL – The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved agreements with Soo Line…


Saturday, May 23, 2020
Essential Employees will now have greater access to Workers Compensation Benefits if they Contract COVID-19 on the Job

Springfield – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) joined a bipartisan coalition of state legislators in supporting an agreement on workers compensation and unemployment insurance changes due to the Coronavirus emergency…


Monday, May 18, 2020
Forest Preserves of Cook County Promotes “Memorial Day at Home”

With extended closures over the holiday, suggested alternatives for a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend May 18, 2020 – The Forest Preserves of Cook County is asking patrons and…


Friday, May 15, 2020
Drive-Through Services for Vehicle Registration Renewals Beginning Tuesday

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that beginning Tuesday, May 19, seven facilities will be offering drive-through services for vehicle registration sticker transactions ONLY. This is the first…


Thursday, May 14, 2020
The State’s Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility in Naperville has reopened.

The Household Hazardous Waste facility resumed its pre-COVID-19 operations on Saturday, May 9. All participants must remain in their vehicles and have the material easily accessible for off-loading by staff….