Category: Government

Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday

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Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday

Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center to Reopen Tuesday Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) will reopen on Tuesday following a thorough review of the facility and completion of all recommended health and safety procedures. CPAC was closed late Saturday afternoon after a staff member reported being treated for Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection. A second potential…

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United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Announces Sweeping Reforms to Internal Grand Jury Practices and Disclosures

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United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Announces Sweeping Reforms to Internal Grand Jury Practices and Disclosures

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Announces Sweeping Reforms to Internal Grand Jury Practices and Disclosures Remediation Plan Includes Most Substantial and Significant Changes in Decades Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, announced a series of sweeping internal reforms to the Office’s grand jury practices and disclosures that took…

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Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers

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Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers

Northwestern University dedicates William O. Lipinski Congressional Papers By Ray Hanania Officials of Northwestern University on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, dedicated the official placement of historic personal and official documents donated by former Congressman William O. Lipinski into the university’s Library archives on transportation. Lipinski was joined by his wife, Bonnie, his son Congressman Dan…

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Important News: WLS TV spotlights achievements of Maria Pappas, returns millions to taxpayers

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Important News: WLS TV spotlights achievements of Maria Pappas, returns millions to taxpayers

Important News: WLS TV spotlights achievements of Maria Pappas, returns millions to taxpayers By Ray Hanania WLS TV recently did an extensive report that showed how Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas was refunding property tax overpayments and crediting failed deductions to tens of thousands of Cook County property tax owners. The return of the overpayments…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas Honors AANHPI Heritage Month by Recognizing Community Leaders with Live Music and Dance Celebration

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Treasurer Maria Pappas Honors AANHPI Heritage Month by Recognizing Community Leaders with Live Music and Dance Celebration

Treasurer Maria Pappas Honors AANHPI Heritage Month by Recognizing Community Leaders with Live Music and Dance Celebration Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing community leaders, cultural advocates and business owners whose contributions strengthen Cook County and the greater Chicagoland region. The event will…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Hosted Reception Following Haitian Flag Raising at Daley Plaza

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Hosted Reception Following Haitian Flag Raising at Daley Plaza

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Hosted Reception Following Haitian Flag Raising at Daley Plaza Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a reception Monday afternoon for Cook County’s Haitian community following the Flag Raising Ceremony in Daley Plaza. The celebration honored Haitian Heritage Month and Haitian Flag Day, observed annually on Monday, May 18, 2026. Haitian…

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Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care

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Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care

Hastings leads effort to expand virtual dental care To expand access to dental care, State Senator Michael E. Hastings is carrying legislation designed to ensure patients can access virtual dental care safely while maintaining strong professional standards. “Whether it is because of a disability or lack of access to transportation, people often struggle to make…

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Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy

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Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy

Rainbow PUSH to Host National Forum on Voting Rights, Redistricting, and the Future of American Democracy Congressman Cleo Fields, IL House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates, and national leaders to convene in Chicago following landmark Supreme Court decision As national attention intensifies around the future of voting rights and…

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