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New 464 area code is coming 708 area code region
January 19, 2022

Starting on Friday, Jan. 21, customers in the 708 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 464 area code when they request new service or an additional line. The…
Welch reflects on first year as House speaker
January 11, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – One year after being named speaker of the Illinois House, Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch says he is proud of the accomplishments he and his colleagues achieved and he…
Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt
January 10, 2022

A Cook County judge found Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Director Marc Smith in contempt for the continued improper placement of two state wards. Cook County…
Cook County outlines transportation projects
January 10, 2022

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the county’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH). …
Vaccine booster clinics open this Sunday in Cook County
December 17, 2021

The State of Illinois and Cook County Health will once again operate a one-day mass vaccination booster clinic on Sunday, Dec. 19 at three regionally located clinics within Cook County: …
Potential buyer identified for James R. Thompson Center
December 15, 2021

SPRINGFIELD – Plans are moving ahead for the sale of the James R. Thompson Center at 100 West Randolph Street in Chicago. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Wednesday, Dec. 15 plans…
COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics to be held across Cook County
December 13, 2021

With 97 counties in Illinois now under a warning for increased COVID-19 trends, including an increase in positive cases and COVID-19 hospitalizations, the state is partnering with Cook…
Forest Preserves hosting winter solstice events
December 12, 2021

All visitors over 2 years of age must wear a mask indoors at all times. Unvaccinated visitors should also wear a mask outdoors when physical distancing (six feet from other people)…

Task force hears from law enforcement on rising crime rate

January 21, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Police chiefs and sheriffs told a panel of state lawmakers Friday, Jan. 21 that they need more resources and support from the public and the General Assembly to combat…

COVID-19 cases drop in Illinois over last week

January 21, 2022

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on Friday, Jan. 21 reported 183,722 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase…

Statewide unemployment rate down in December

January 21, 2022

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced Friday, Jan. 21 that the unemployment rate fell -0.4 percentage point to 5.3 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased…

Proposed legislation focuses on diversity in wind and solar projects

January 20, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Aiming to increase diversity in wind and solar jobs, a proposed measure in the Illinois General Assembly would require more transparent reporting on the level of participation…

Pritzker: Latest COVID-19 surge has likely peaked

January 19, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday, Jan. 19 that he is “cautiously optimistic” that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases spurred by the omicron variant has peaked,…

Speaker names new house budget negotiation team

January 19, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced a new House budget negotiation team Tuesday, Jan. 18 led by House Majority Leader and chief budgeteer Greg…

Senate Republicans offer constitutional amendments on redistricting

January 19, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Republicans in the Illinois Senate have again introduced a package of proposed constitutional amendments that they argue would give voters more of a direct say in the…

Mack defense lawyer assessing ‘extremely voluminous’ cache of evidence

New 464 area code is coming 708 area code region

Welch reflects on first year as House speaker

Cook County judge cites DCFS director for contempt

Cook County outlines transportation projects

Vaccine booster clinics open this Sunday in Cook County

Potential buyer identified for James R. Thompson Center

COVID-19 vaccine booster clinics to be held across Cook County

Forest Preserves hosting winter solstice events

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Task force hears from law enforcement on rising crime rate

COVID-19 cases drop in Illinois over last week

Statewide unemployment rate down in December

Proposed legislation focuses on diversity in wind and solar projects

Pritzker: Latest COVID-19 surge has likely peaked

Speaker names new house budget negotiation team

Senate Republicans offer constitutional amendments on redistricting

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