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Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 19 hours ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

City of Palos Heights Business/ Economic Advisory Committee met August 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2019

City of Palos Heights Business/ Economic Advisory Committee met Monday, Aug. 19.

City of Chicago Heights City Council met September 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2019

City of Chicago Heights City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 4.

City of Chicago Heights City Council met September 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2019

City of Chicago Heights City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 18.

City of Chicago Heights City Council met October 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2019

City of Chicago Heights City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 2.

City of Markham City Council met August 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2019

City of Markham City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 6.

City of Markham City Council met August 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2019

City of Markham City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 21.

City of Markham City Council met October 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2019

City of Markham City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 2.

VILLAGE OF CHICAGO RIDGE: Vote for Chicago Ridge's Water Tower

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Voting is now open to select Tnemec’s Tank of the Year award.

VILLAGE OF HAZEL CREST: Congratulations to the Following Hazel Crest Residents

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Congratulations to the Following Hazel Crest Residents

Local Government

VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK: Village settles water meter complaint

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

The Village recently agreed to settle a Class Action Complaint that was filed in 2015 alleging that the Severn Trent water meters previously installed throughout Tinley Park engaged in spinning.

Local Government

VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK: Citizens Police Academy gearing up for another year

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

The Tinley Park Police Department is now accepting applications for the 2020 Citizens Police Academy, a 12-week program designed to provide a working knowledge of law enforcement and the police department.

Local Government

VILLAGE OF PARK FOREST: Free Introductory Ballet Class - Ages 12-18

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Free Introductory Ballet Class - Ages 12-18

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 7 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

Politics

U.S. REP. DANIEL LIPINSKI: International Religious Freedom Caucus Co-Chairs Lipinski and Bilirakis Call for Economic Sanctions Against Turkey

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Statement from Int'l Religious Freedom Caucus Co-Chairs Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) calling for President Trump to impose economic sanctions against Turkey in the wake of its attacks in northern Syria.

Politics

U.S. REP. DANIEL LIPINSKI: Lipinski Statement on Turkey’s Attacks in Syria

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) released the following statement today

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 41: Honor your family's veterans at the Capitol

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

As Veterans Day approaches, and we look for ways to honor Illinois veterans and tell their incredible stories, State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is asking constituents to submit a photo and tribute to a loved one who has served in the United States Armed Forces to be displayed on the Veterans Day “Wall of Honor” in the Illinois State Capitol Nov. 4-15.

City of Oak Forest Planning and Zoning Commission met October 2

By Michael Abella | Oct 8, 2019

City of Oak Forest Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 2.

City of Blue Island Finance Committee met September 30

By Michael Abella | Oct 8, 2019

City of Blue Island Finance Committee met Monday, Sept. 30.

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met October 2

By Michael Abella | Oct 8, 2019

Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals met Wednesday, Oct. 2.