Springfield, Ill. — Taking another step to address the statewide teacher shortage, Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 2078 on Thursday raising teachers’ minimum salary to $40,000. “As Illinois children head back to school this week and next, this new law says to them and their parents loud and clear:[Read More…]
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Discounted Six Flags tickets available
South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association is making discounted tickets for Six Flags Great America amusement park available for Aug. 31 through Sept. 2.
Hutchinson sponsors legislation guaranteeing LGBTQ juror rights
Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Chicago Heights, was a chief sponsor of legislation that will prohibit discrimination of persons from the LGBTQ community from serving as jurors. The legislation was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and will take effect Jan. 1, 2020. The new law specifically exempts discrimination because of sexual orientation[Read More…]
Illinois expands medical cannabis access
On Monday, Aug. 12, Pritzker signed Senate Bill 455, which supports students who are registered patients in the medical cannabis program by expanding the means of administering medical cannabis products and permitting its use at school-sponsored activities or before or after normal school activities.
Kansas City and St. Louis historic train trips planned in September
Midwest Rail Rangers is presenting train trips to Kansas City and St. Louis on the Hollywood Beach, a 1950s observation train car. The first guided excursion is from Chicago to Kansas City, leaving Chicago on Sunday, Sept. 15, departing Union Station at 3 p.m. and arriving in Kansas City[Read More…]
Thornton police alert public to wanted restauranteur
Thornton police issued an alert Monday on social media asking the public to report any public sightings of the owner of Shelly’s Pancake House and Mangia Tutto restaurants in Thornton. Police said the owner, Carmen Leato, has been operating under the false identity of “Raul Castanada.” Leato is listed on[Read More…]
Chick-fil-A plans 100 hires for new Homewood location
Hiring is under way for the new Chick-fil-A restaurant at at 17450 Halsted St. in Homewood. The new Chik-fil-A restaurant at 175th and Halsted streets in Homewood is expected to open in September. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle) The company plans to hire nearly 100 people for the restaurant’s team. Company[Read More…]
Gov. Pritzker signs bill to create Property Tax Relief Task Force
With the goal of convening lawmakers to discuss their policy ideas to reduce local reliance on property taxes, Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law on Friday, Aug. 2, creating the Property Tax Relief Task Force. “This bipartisan, bicameral property tax task force will review the entirety of our property tax[Read More…]
Governor Pritzker appoints 6 to serve on GSU board
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has nominated six candidates for positions on the Board of Governors of Governors State University. Nominees are Kevin Brookins, John Brudnak, Lisa Harrell, Angela Hickey, James Kvedaras joining Anibal Taboas, who currently serves on the board. Board members serve for six-year terms.
Phillipos, Homewood Chevy owner, elected to trade association board
Steve Phillipos, owner of Chevrolet of Homewood, has been elected to the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA) board of directors. Steve Phillipos, owner of Chevrolet of Homewood “The CATA board has always been very helpful,” said Phillipos. “They make the time to answer legal questions, offer advice and provide[Read More…]