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News from August 2020

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Village of Dolton Finance Committee met August 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 31, 2020

Village of Dolton Finance Committee met 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 26.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones encourages people to continue to get tested for COVID-19

By Lene Caracas-Apuntar | Aug 31, 2020

As COVID-19 continues to spread, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) encourages people to get tested if they have symptoms or come in contact with someone who is positive.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce enraged over Dresden nuclear plant shutdown

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) criticized the Exelon Corporation’s latest decision to retire Dresden Generating Station in fall 2021, employing 825 Grundy and Will County residents.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 41: Secretary of State Announces One-Year Extension of Driver’s License Expiration Dates for Seniors Age 75 and Older

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a period of one year past the licenses’ current 2020 expiration date.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 19: Hastings: We remain committed to securing the future of clean energy in Illinois

By Press release submission | Aug 31, 2020

In response to Exelon’s decision to close two nuclear power plants, State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort), who chairs the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee, released the following statement.

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COOK COUNTY: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces second annual Racial Equity Week, September 14-18, 2020

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the second annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 14 – 18 in 2020.

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COOK COUNTY: Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Surpasses 10,000 Cases for 2020

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2020

Another grim milestone was addressed today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office surpassed 10,000 cases handled in 2020 early Monday morning.

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Candy Flores-Brown earns $108,400 at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 30, 2020

Candy Flores-Brown earned $108,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a child protection specialist, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Kyle Fletcher earns $94,800 at Illinois State Toll Highway Authority in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 30, 2020

Kyle Fletcher earned $94,800 during 2019 working for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority as a trooper first class, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Glenwood for the week of August 17-23

By South Cook News | Aug 30, 2020

The Amstar at 18659 S. Halsted St. is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Glenwood for the week of August 17-23, according to GasBuddy.com.

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6184 Cook County residents in their sixties test positive for COVID-19

By South Cook News | Aug 30, 2020

As of August 30, there have been 6,184 Cook County residents in their sixties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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One professional license set to lapse in zip code 60939 during September

By South Cook News | Aug 30, 2020

One professional license is set to lapse in zip code 60939 during September, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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Richard Dotson earns $106,200 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 30, 2020

Richard Dotson was ranked in the 92nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Gas prices near zip code 60445 for the week of August 17-23

By South Cook News | Aug 30, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of E85 flex fuel gas in or near zip code 60445 for the week of August 17-23 is $1.92, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $1.92.

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Alfreda Fletcher earns $74,900 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 30, 2020

Alfreda Fletcher earned $74,900 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as a security officer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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August 30: COVID-19 linked to 1 Midlothian death during 7 day period starting August 23

By South Cook News | Aug 30, 2020

One person died as a result of complications related to a COVID-19 infection in Midlothian during the seven-day period that began on August 23.

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Gas prices near zip code 60453 for the week of August 17-23

By South Cook News | Aug 30, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 60453 for the week of August 17-23 is $3.05, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $3.05.

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On August 30, 49 African American residents of Cook County had COVID-19 tests return positive"

By South Cook News | Aug 30, 2020

On August 30, 49 African American residents of Cook County had their COVID-19 test return positive".

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Robert Flemming earns $76,700 at Illinois Department of Transportation in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 30, 2020

Robert Flemming earned $76,700 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation as an engineering technician, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Vannessa Curtis earns $106,200 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 30, 2020

Vannessa Curtis was ranked in the 92nd percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.