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Bedford Park urges residents to report property damage from recent storm, apply for SBA support Bedford Park, IL – The Village of Bedford Park is urging homeowners and businesses to document and report the damage they experienced during the severe weather storms on July 27. Information should include your name, address and a description of…
Hastings commends local disaster proclamations after July 27 storms State Senator Michael E. Hastings today thanked Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for issuing disaster proclamations covering areas impacted by the severe storms that struck the south suburbs and eastern Will County on Monday, July 27. “I want to…
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Senator Michael Hastings: “Storm chasers” have no place in Illinois State Senator Michael E. Hastings passed legislation through the Senate aimed at protecting Illinois homeowners from deceptive and high pressure contractor practices that often follow severe weather and natural disasters. “In light of some tragic storms in the area, we need to protect Illinois’ residents,”…
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Illinois Tollway prepared to clear roads and assist drivers during Thanksgiving weekend storm Motorists asked to slow down and increase their distance from other vehicles The Illinois Tollway is reminding drivers to slow down and allow extra time for their Thanksgiving holiday travels and weekend trips as a winter storm moves through Northern Illinois, with…
Illinois State Fair to Host 100 Days Out Celebration The countdown is on! The Illinois State Fair is marking 100 days until the opening of the 2025 Fair with a special “100 Days Out” Celebration on Tuesday, April 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. State…
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Illinois welcomes visitors for April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse Thousands expected to view the eclipse from southern Illinois for the second time since 2017. UPDATE: Video from Friday’s eclipse news conference at Giant City State Park is available for download Preparations are underway to host thousands of visitors in Illinois for the April 8,…
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Village of Orland Park Prepares for the Winter Season With the expected seasonal snowfall on the horizon, the Village of Orland Park Public Works Department shares its annual list of snow related reminders. “I know that all of the Village’s plowing crews appreciate residents’ cooperation as they work to keep Village streets safe and accessible,”…
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Clifford Law to sue Amazon after employee is killed by tornado at downstate distribution center Clifford Law Offices to File First Lawsuit Against Amazon on Behalf of Family of Downstate Delivery Driver Killed at Distribution Center During Tornado; Zoom Press Conference with Mother and Lawyer at NOON (CST) MONDAY Clifford Law Offices on Monday, Jan….