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Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center

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Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center

Hastings’ new law will jump start renovation of Tinley Park Mental Health Center The long awaited renovation to the former Tinley Park Mental Health Center will soon be underway thanks to the advocacy of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. “Transferring the Tinley Park Mental Health Center to the Tinley Park – Park District was one…

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construction, Government, Health, News, Senator Michael Hastings, Suburban Chicagoland

Bond Set for Cook County Man Charged with Leading Police on 100 MPH High-Speed Chase

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Bond Set for Cook County Man Charged with Leading Police on 100 MPH High-Speed Chase

Bond Set for Cook County Man Charged with Leading Police on 100 MPH High-Speed Chase Defendant allegedly on probation out of Indiana for vehicle theft DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that bond has been set for a Cook County man accused of leading police…

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Crime, DuPage, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Senator Michael Hastings appointed Chairman of the Illinois Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee

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Senator Michael Hastings appointed Chairman of the Illinois Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee

Senator Michael Hastings appointed Chairman of the Illinois Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee State Senator Michael Hastings, an Iraq war veteran and recipient of the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in a Combat Zone, was named this week as the Chairman of the Illinois State Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee. “Our veterans selflessly served our country and…

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McCook names new Police Chief

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McCook names new Police Chief

McCook names new Police Chief McCook’s new police chief is mayor’s brother By Steve Metsch McCook’s new police chief has a familiar last name. Jeremy Carr is the younger brother of Mayor Terrance Carr. His promotion from commander to chief, effective July 1, was unanimously approved by the village board on June 19. Mayor Carr…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says

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Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says

Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says Giannoulias: New Legislation Aims to End the Stigma for Immigrant Drivers; Make Illinois Roads Safer. Legislation will allow state to issue standardized licenses to legally licensed immigrant motorists Legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers will expand identification options for undocumented immigrants and make Illinois roads safer,…

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Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children

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Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children

Reps. Robin Kelly, Rashida Tlaib, Rosa DeLauro, and Maxwell Frost Introduce Safe Storage Saves Lives Act to Reduce Firearm Deaths of Children During National Gun Violence Awareness Month event June 16, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), a Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03),…

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Bolingbrook Town Center Mosaic Ribbon Cutting Scheduled June 7

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Bolingbrook Town Center Mosaic Ribbon Cutting Scheduled June 7

Bolingbrook Town Center Mosaic Ribbon Cutting Scheduled June 7 The public is invited to the official ribbon cutting and celebration of the new mosaic at Town Center entitled “A Reflection of Bolingbrook” on June 7  at 6:45 PM The Village of Bolingbrook and the Bolingbrook Arts Council would like to welcome the public to the…

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Funding for mental health and education in Tinley Park secured by Senator Hastings

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Funding for mental health and education in Tinley Park secured by Senator Hastings

Funding for mental health and education in Tinley Park secured by Senator Hastings State Senator Michael E. Hastings joined members of the Illinois State Senate to support a Fiscal Year 2024 budget to promote fiscal responsibility, funding to promote mental health services and support our children’s education opportunities.Hastings (D-Frankfort) released the following statement in response:“The…

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