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Morrison leads Republicans like lemmings off a cliff Cook County Republican Chairman Sean Morrison did what he does best, taking care of himself but failing to help the Cook County Republican organization he is tasked to lead. Seven candidates he slated in a big PR stunt to run in the November elections have either quit…
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Casten, Schneider led 50 BiPartisan members advocating for Fair Lead Service line replacement funding Last week, U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL) and Brad Schneider (D-IL) led 50 Democratic and Republican Representatives in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan urging the agency to allocate Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding…
Task force announces State Water Plan public meetings The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will host three public meetings to discuss the state’s ongoing efforts to update the State Water Plan. The hybrid (in-person and virtual) meetings will occur Aug. 24, 25 and 29. The State Water Plan identifies critical water issues facing Illinois…
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Illinois Tollway and State Police host kids ID and Safety Seat event in Oak Lawn The event is a part of Operation Kid 2022 and is August 27 at Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn Continuing Operation Kid 2022, the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 are hosting a Kids Identification and Safety Seat…
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See Elton John if you can Rocker’s farewell to Chicago simply fantastic By Steve Metsch It’s been two weeks since I saw Elton John’s concert on an incredibly steamy night at Soldier Field. And I’m still thinking about it. Yes, that’s how good he and his band were. Shortly after the show on Aug. 5,…
Casten Announces Endorsement from Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Thursday August 20, 2022 the endorsements of all 14 members of the Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation. “I’ve worked hand-in-hand with these dedicated public servants to deliver real results for families in Illinois, and especially here in the 6th District,” said Rep….
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Illinois Senate Candidate Mike Porfirio Fundraiser Sept. 1, 2022 Democrat endorsed candidate for the 11th Illinois Senate District Mike Porfirio will host a fundraiser for his campaign on Thursday September 1, from 6 PM until 9 PM. The fundraiser will be held at Pescadon Banquets, 6254 S. Archer Road in Summit, Illinois. Tickets for the…
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Lyons Township Democrats to host annual FallFest on Sept. 17 The Lyons Township Democratic Organization will host its annual FallFest on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 11 AM until 2 PM. The event is hosted by Democratic Committeeman Steven Landek and will feature local, county and state elected officials along with Democratic Party endorsed candidates. The…
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