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Jan 8, 2025 · Preston sworn in to 104th General Assembly (Springfield, IL) – State Senator Willie Preston (D-Chicago) was sworn in for a new term representing Illinois’ 16 th Senate District in the 104 th General Assembly.He released the following statement: “I am deeply humbled that the people of the 16 th District would grant me the privilege of serving them for another term.

Jan 2, 2025 · U.S. Chamber Applauds Appeals Court Decision to Strike Down Net Neutrality Rules (Washington, D.C.)– Today, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit ruled that the Federal Communications Commission does not have the legal authority to classify broadband as a common carrier, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Technology Engagement Center, Jordan Crenshaw, issued ...

Jan 5, 2025 · Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm (Springfield, IL) – A task force created in the wake of a deadly Metro East tornado has issued recommendations for better protecting warehouse workers.. Six people were killed when an EF3 tornado with 150 mph winds struck an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville on Dec. 10, 2021.

Dec 1, 2024 · Madigan Trial Week in Review (via Capitol News Illinois) — Capitol News Illinois reporter Hannah Meisel is covering the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan from the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago.. The former speaker, who left office under growing pressure related to the FBI investigation surrounding him in early 2021, faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery ...

Nov 5, 2024 · Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas Encourages Barrington, Palatine, and Worth Township Homeowners to Appeal Their Property Assessments Before the November 8th Deadline (Cook County, IL) – Homeowners in Barrington, Palatine, and Worth Townships have until Friday, November 8th to appeal their property’s assessed value to the Cook County Board of Review.

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Feb 21, 2024 · Southland House and Senate Leaders React to Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address (Springfield, IL) — Chicago Southland area leaders reacted with mixed feelings to Governor JB Pritzker’s Budget Address today.Governor Pritzker’s remarks and proposed FY 2025 budget focused heavily on education, the migrant crisis, and healthcare.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Greater Chicago Food Depository and St. James Cathedral each will receive $1,500 donations from Bally’s Chicago, helping provide essential meals and support to those in need across the city. #food