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Puppy Mill Project plans fundraiser
August 7, 2019

The Puppy Mill Project 10th anniversary fundraiser, “The Mothers in the Mills,” will be from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 6 at the Kipton Hotel Allegro, 171 W. Randolph, Chicago. There…
Leavitt: An ancient out-of-towner sheds light on Chicago’s parking ticket dilemma
August 7, 2019

Yonkel Yossel, my oldest cousin, was back in town last week. He stopped at the tavern on Peterson Avenue, where he is always enthusiastically welcomed. Upon his arrival, Danny the IT…
Theatre of Western Springs announces 91st season
August 6, 2019

The Theatre of Western Springs announced its lineup of plays for the 2019-20 season. Celebrating 91 continuous years of operation, TWS features the very best in local talent to perform…
Following Westlake drama, closing a hospital now more difficult in Illinois
August 5, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Hospital corporations in Illinois now have to jump through more administrative hoops before they will be allowed to close or downsize a health care facility. A new law…
Deacons, worshippers pray for peace in Chicago
August 5, 2019

On the shores of Lake Michigan and with the Chicago skyline to the north, people gathered in prayer early Saturday, Aug. 3 in hopes of bringing an end to the violence that has plagued…
Senator files bill banning cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions
August 2, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A suburban state senator filed legislation Tuesday, July 30 that would ban emissions of a known cancer-causing gas in Illinois by 2022. It also, he hopes, would decrease…
State Senator Cullerton faces embezzlement charges
August 2, 2019

A state senator is facing embezzlement charges for allegedly fraudulently receiving a salary and benefits from a labor union for which he did little or no work. State Sen. Thomas Cullerton,…
Lawmakers: Push for affordable housing solutions just beginning
July 31, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Lack of affordable housing impacts many facets of family life — access to education and health care, for example — for Illinoisans throughout the state, Sen….

Illinois Republican lawmaker to introduce death penalty bill

August 18, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A Republican state lawmaker is calling for the resurrection of the death penalty in Illinois after two mass shootings in the U.S. and recent gun violence in Chicago….

Pritzker touts expanded coverage of EpiPens, Lyme disease treatment

August 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill expanding insurance coverage for Illinoisans suffering from Lyme disease and discussed other health-related measures at a news conference…

USDA cuts forecast for Illinois crop production

August 17, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Illinois corn crop could be as much as 17 percent smaller than last year’s crop, while soybean production could fall as much as 21 percent, the U.S….

Pritzker signs bills expanding state’s medical marijuana law

August 16, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrated a pair of new laws Aug. 12 that expand the state’s medical marijuana program, including one that gives students more options…

Concerns raised over gas-tax expenditures

August 15, 2019

(Second in a series of stories looking at the pork-barrel extras included in the state gas tax hike of 19 cents per gallon) Along with fixing roads, bridges and crumbling public structures,…

U.S. House Speaker Pelosi cites Illinois as example for national Dems

August 15, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi rallied Illinois Democrats on Wednesday, Aug. 14, issuing a call for party unity and citing the state party’s recent legislative successes…

Puppy Mill Project plans fundraiser

Leavitt: An ancient out-of-towner sheds light on Chicago’s parking ticket dilemma

Theatre of Western Springs announces 91st season

Following Westlake drama, closing a hospital now more difficult in Illinois

Deacons, worshippers pray for peace in Chicago

Senator files bill banning cancer-causing ethylene oxide emissions

State Senator Cullerton faces embezzlement charges

Lawmakers: Push for affordable housing solutions just beginning

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