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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Weekly Buzz

From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Weekly Buzz: Happy 104th General Assembly! The team has been hard at work talking to legislators and stakeholders about the Department’s Spring 2025…


Wednesday, February 5, 2025
After School Matters Offering Various Programs to Chicago High School Students

This spring, After School Matters is offering hundreds of programs available to Chicago high school teens ages 14 to 18 from February 24 through May 10. Each program encourages teens…


Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Construction on Irving Park Road to Begin in the Coming Weeks

Attention District 20 residents, In order to implement much needed road upgrades, several projects including pavement widening, resurfacing, and traffic signal improvements are planned for construction on Irving Park Road…


Monday, February 3, 2025
National Missing Persons Day

Each year, around 600,000 individuals are declared missing in the United States. On National Missing Persons Day, we stand in solidarity with those still searching for answers about loved ones…


Thursday, January 30, 2025
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association Scholarships

Applications for Illinois Sheriffs’ Association college scholarships are now being accepted and due by March 15!  https://newschannel20.com/news/local/illinois-sheriffs-to-award-58k-in-scholarships-for-2025-2026-academic-year


Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Field Trip Grant Applications for Illinois Teachers Due Friday!

Applications for the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant are due Jan. 31! Grants are available to Illinois Pre-K through 12-grade teachers, as well as home-schooling teachers, to support field trips…


Monday, January 27, 2025
Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the millions of lives tragically lost during the Holocaust. May we never forget the strength, courage, and resilience of the survivors, and…


Tuesday, January 14, 2025
State Representative Brad Stephens Appointed Assistant House Minority Leader

ROSEMONT – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) has been appointed Assistant House Minority Leader for the 104th General Assembly by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie. Stephens was elected to his…


Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Rep. Stephens Sworn into 104th General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) took the oath of office as a member of the House of Representatives at the inauguration ceremony for the 104th General Assembly. This begins his…


Monday, December 16, 2024
Treasurer Pappas offers‘ snowbirds’ and other Cook County property owners the option to prepay taxes due in 2025

Treasurer Maria Pappas is offering Cook County property owners the option to prepaytheir 2024 property taxes that will be due in 2025.Pappas’ office will mail taxpayers with an early copy…