Cheryl Green is the new president of Governors State University. (Provided photo)
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Cook County announces planned property tax relief for property owners
Recognizing the financial toll of the coronavirus and the pressing need to extend economic relief to area homeowners, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday plans to waive late fees on property tax payments. “These are incredibly difficult times for our residents and this measure creates much-needed breathing room[Read More…]
Gov. Pritzker announces new “All in Illinois” kids series featuring Illinois museums and attractions
On May 12, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that the All In Illinois website will now offer a kid-friendly content series to connect children and families with educational resources from Illinois museums and attractions. The content series features videos and activities to inspire, educate and entertain children while we all continue to stay[Read More…]
St. Joseph School graduate to serve as bishop of Peoria
The Rev. Lou Tylka has been named Bishop-elect and coadjutor of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peoria. (Provided photo)
Cancer Support Center’s ‘RISE UP’ telethon is Sunday
The traditional fundraiser is taking a new approach from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, when the Cancer Support Center hosts “RISE UP,” a virtual telethon. Funds will help support the free programs and services offered to anyone battling cancer in the South Suburbs. Tune in to this event[Read More…]
Governor’s office staff to work from home for isolation period after staffer tests positive
After a member of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s senior staff tested positive for COVID-19, the Governor’s Office employees will follow Illinois Department of Public Health guidance and work from home for an appropriate isolation period. The asymptomatic staff member tested positive late last week and was in close contact with the[Read More…]
State urges independent contractors to apply now for unemployment benefits
Independent contractors who file 1099 forms with the IRS are not yet eligible for unemployment benefits, but the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is urging contract workers who have lost work due to COVID-19 to apply now using the existing unemployment system. Workers who believe they may be eligible[Read More…]
Reyes named Skyway Conference Men’s Coach of the Year
Prairie State College enjoyed its best-ever men’s soccer season with a trip to the Northeast District Championship game for the first time. Carlos Reyes On Friday, the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference honored Pioneers coach Carlos Reyes by naming him Skyway Conference Men’s Coach of the Year. The award was voted on by[Read More…]
Gov. Pritzker announces phased plan to reopen state businesses, operations
The five-phase reopening plan developed by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s office sets out scenarios for how a state region can move toward economies “fully reopening.” (Provided graphic)
Metra Electric service to increase May 18 for PTC completion
Metra announced Monday it will add service on the Electric Line on May 18 in order to complete implementation of the Positive Train Control (PTC) safety system on that line and throughout the Metra system. The federal government requires the implementation of PTC by the end of this year. The[Read More…]
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