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Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee

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Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee

Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, a career attorney and certified administrative hearing officer, will lead the Qualifications Challenge Committee tasked with evaluating complaints against the appointment process of state Rep. Eva Dina Delgado. Welch released the following statement Tuesday: “As a practicing attorney for more than 20 years and…

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Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Local pols plan strategy

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Local pols plan strategy WCMC wants fair share of income tax By Steve Metsch Several hundred elected officials gathered Feb. 8 for a breakfast meeting to discuss the West Central Municipal Conference’s legislative priorities for 2020. The group, which includes communities in western Cook County and eastern Du Page County, met at Elmcrest Banquets in…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

FedEx coming to Bridgeview

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FedEx coming to Bridgeview Company agrees to deal for 79th and Harlem By Steve Metsch FedEx and Bridgeview have hammered out a deal that will provide the company with needed space along busy Harlem Avenue and get the village a guaranteed income stream. FedEx will acquire 80 acres at the northeast corner of the intersection…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall

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NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall

NIU Huskies to take on BYU at SeatGeek Stadium this Fall 2020 Huskie Chi-Town Showdown Set for Saturday, October 24 at Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium. The Northern Illinois University Huskies will take on the BYU Cougars at SeatGeek Stadium in the 2020 Huskie Chi-Town Showdown on Saturday, October 24, NIU Associate Vice-President and Director of Athletics Sean…

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Cook County, Entertainment, Features, General Topics, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

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Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election

Chicago Police and Fire Unions endorse Lipinski for re-election In a major boost to his commonsense campaign for re-election, Congressman Dan Lipinski announced today that he has been endorsed by the two largest unions representing Chicago police officers and firefighters. Lipinski, who represents Illinois’ Third Congressional District,  received endorsements from the Chicago Fraternal Order of…

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Chicago, Cook County, Crime, elections, Federal, Fire, Government, News, Police, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary

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Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary

Former prescription drug addict challenges do-nothing Bobby Rush in March 17 Democratic primary University of Chicago Law student Sarah Gad says her own personal experiences from seven years ago involving prescription drug addiction has motivated her to understand the challenges facing many Illinois residents and to support pro bono legal work for those in need….

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Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

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Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings

Two accidents involving vehicles crashing into Orland Park buildings Two vehicles in separate accidents crash into buildings, one on Friday afternoon crashing through a window and wall at a Dunkin Donuts at 156th and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park, and another in the early morning hours Saturday crashing into the front door of a home…

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Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race

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Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race

Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race Candidate Marie Newman received the endorsement Saturday February 8 of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during a rally held at a South Side Chicago church outside of the 3rd Congressional District. Newman is making her second effort to unseat Congressman Dan Lipinski who was appointed to the…

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