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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report

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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report Report serves as a road map to modernize the office, transform operations, and upgrade services Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today released his Transition Team’s report that will serve as a blueprint for modernizing the office, transforming operations and expanding services to best serve…

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Government, Illinois Legislature, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Transportation

Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness

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Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness

Remembering Pat Michalski who dedicated her life to diversity and fairness Very few people have done more to strengthen diversity in Illinois than Patricia Michalski, who passed away on December 17, 2022. Pat was an activist dedicated to bringing people of all races, ethnicities and nationalities in the Chicagoland area together. And she did it…

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The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces Veterans’ Grant recipients

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The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces Veterans’ Grant recipients

The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs announces Veterans’ Grant recipients Nearly $350,000 in grants allocated to organizations serving Veterans from the Winter Winnings Lottery Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) announced the first quarter of FY23 Veterans’ Grant Recipients of nearly $350,000 awarded to organizations that provide vital services to veterans including homelessness, and post-traumatic…

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Village of Orland Park Prepares for the Winter Season

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Village of Orland Park Prepares for the Winter Season

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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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor A Rockford man is now facing felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, grooming, and solicitation of child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriffs Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Thursday, Dec….

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State Treasurer Frerichs says Diversity and Transparency are good for business

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State Treasurer Frerichs says Diversity and Transparency are good for business

State Treasurer Frerichs says Diversity and Transparency are good for business Research shows that diversity is good for business. A study conducted by a well-regarded business consultant, McKinsey & Co., revealed that corporations with diverse boards outperformed homogenous boards. When people from different backgrounds make decisions together, they are less prone to group-think, and they…

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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes The Village of Lyons Police Department announced today they have arrested two suspects involved in an attempted carjacking at the 7700 block of 45th Place at around 2 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022. A handgun was recovered from the suspects…

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Now that elections are over, voters get hit by a costly truth

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Now that elections are over, voters get hit by a costly truth

Now that elections are over, voters get hit by a costly truth By Ray Hanania If you listened to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s campaign rhetoric, you would think that Illinois was well on its way to economic recovery. Pritzker threw a few hundred dollars at us in state tax money, spent hundreds of millions on himself…

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