Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is launching a comprehensive plan to address the heavy customer volume at driver services facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. White’s plan includes two key elements: Expanding the appointment pilot program in September to include most driver services facilities in the Chicagoland area. Expanding[Read More…]
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New Joyce law makes residents’ voices heard on neighborhood school closures
After hearing from residents who felt helpless when Rich East High School closed their doors in 2020, State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) sponsored a new law to prevent neighborhood schools from closing without public input. “The closure of Rich East High School left many households angry because the decision left[Read More…]
Illinois reimposes mask mandate in state facilities as COVID numbers rise
The State of Illinois announced Thursday that face coverings are now required in all state facilities for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. The announcement came as data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show the majority of counties across Illinois are experiencing substantial or high COVID-19 transmission,[Read More…]
Illinois fully aligns with new CDC masking recommendations
State and national health agencies are recommending a partial return to mask-wearing, even for those who have received COVID-19 vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidelines on Tuesday recommending that everyone, including fully vaccinated individuals, wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas with substantial[Read More…]
South Suburbs for Greenspace to hold rally for environmental justice Thursday, public meeting on Monday
South Suburbs for Greenspace (SSG, formerly South Suburbs for Greenspace over Concrete) will hold a rally at 6:30 p.m. Thursday advocating for the creation of a local environmental justice commission. The “Don’t Zone Us Out” rally will take place at Homewood village hall, 2020 Chestnut Road. The rally will occur[Read More…]
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra announces return to concert venue for 2021-2022 season
The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is returning to live performances for its 2021-22 season of seven concerts. Before the season opens, IPO will present a Sept. 22 concert of works by new composers prepared for the IPO composition competition. Three finalists will have their original score workshopped and performed live in[Read More…]
IPO board welcomes member Nichole Patton
Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Directors is welcoming Nichole C. Patton as its newest member. “It is truly an honor to become a member of the IPO Board of Directors,” Patton said. “I was first introduced to IPO years ago through friends whose children participated in the youth program as[Read More…]
Governor signs ‘Hayli’s Law’ spearheaded by Senator Joyce
A measure sponsored by Illinois Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) to prevent children’s lemonade stands from being shut down for not having a permit was signed into law Friday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. His district includes Flossmoor. This new law was inspired by 12-year-old Hayli Martinez, whose lemonade stand in Kankakee[Read More…]
Illinois Department of Public Health adopts CDC school guidance (free content)
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Kindergarten (K)-12 Schools released Friday. “Our goal is to protect the health of students, teachers and staff so that in-person learning can resume as safely as possible,” said[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly gets $200,000 allocation for tech incubator into federal budget
A $200,000 allocation for the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation put forth by Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., has been accepted for inclusion in the proposed 2022 federal budget. The funding will be used for the 4343 Ascending House project, a tech incubator, that will support start-ups by providing the necessary[Read More…]
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