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GREGORY PORTER IS COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE ON SEPT 12
Gregory Porter is coming to Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on Saturday, September 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. Central Time.
Illinois Finance Authority's Community EV Charging Program Reaches New Milestone as First Sites Come Online
The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA), in its role as the Illinois Climate Bank, announced today that the first electric vehicle (EV) chargers funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Grant Program are officially online in central Illinois. The sites, located in the City of Springfield and the City of Charleston, are the first of many in the area that will feature Level 2 and Level 3 DC Fast Charging (DCFC) ports.
Chicago Housing Authority Board Awards Contracts to Eight Private Property Management Firms
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) today announced that it has awarded new contracts to eight private property management (PPM) companies for managing CHA-owned residential properties. The expanded vendor pool includes four vendors who are new to CHA and gives the agency new flexibility to move and assign units based on vendor performance. This new approach is designed to strengthen service delivery and the agency’s ability to respond to resident needs and to hold vendors accountable.
Spark a Love of Reading in Young Children
In collaboration with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, the Illinois State Fair is promoting early childhood literacy through the gift of books. This inspiring book gifting program mails free, high-quality, and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, regardless of the family's income.
Sasha Primak Acquires Gemlok, Preserving an Iconic American Jewelry Atelier for the Next Generation
Sasha Primak, one of America's leading fine jewelry manufacturers, announces the acquisition of Gemlok, the renowned New York jewelry atelier whose patented Bridge Setting revolutionized bridal jewelry and whose fine jewelry has been treasured by collectors and retailers for more than five decades.
Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them
Just one in five Cook County voters bothered to vote in the last two elections when asked whether to approve property tax increases, allowing a distinct minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxpayer-backed bonds and millions more in direct tax increases.
RAINBOW PUSH COALITION PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PNBC AND AFL-CIO FOR HISTORIC FIVE-STATE VOTER MOBILIZATION CAMPAIGN
The Rainbow PUSH Coalition is proud to announce a historic new community partnership with the Progressive National Baptist Convention, Inc. (PNBC) Social Justice Commission and the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) to launch "The People’s Revival." This voter mobilization campaign launches in the fall of 2026 across Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, and Michigan. The initiative deploys a Southern bus tour alongside Northern joint rallies to reach voters directly within their local communities.
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GEORGE DANIELS OF GEORGE’S MUSIC ROOM TO RECEIVE THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Jada M. Curry- Mayor of Lynwood, Illinois- and the Lynwood Village Board Lynwood are thrilled to announce that it will serve as municipal host of an all Cook County Celebration and salute to Chicago’ Legendary George Daniels as part of the return of its highly anticipated Lynwood Fest, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Southland Center, located at 10 Southland Drive, Lynwood, IL 60411.
Cubs pitcher Ryan Rolison’s visit to Advocate Adult Down Syndrome Center in Park Ridge.
Rolison visited the center and spent time with adults with Down syndrome, answering their questions about his career, professional baseball and life with the Cubs.
GREGORY PORTER IS COMING TO HARD ROCK LIVE ON SEPT 12
Gregory Porter is coming to Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana on Saturday, September 12. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. Central Time.
River & Rail Fest Powered by i3 Broadband Returns to Central Illinois
i3 Broadband, the largest fiber internet provider headquartered in Illinois, is proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of River & Rail Fest Powered by i3 Broadband! i3 Broadband is helping to bring one of the region's largest summer celebrations to life by providing the advanced fiber connectivity that helps power the festival behind the scenes. The three-day festival takes place July 23–25 at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois.
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY ADVANCES NEXT PHASE OF I-490 TOLLWAY PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors today approved the next major phase of construction for the new I-490 Tollway, advancing one of the region's most significant transportation projects designed to alleviate congestion, improve regional mobility and provide western access to O'Hare International Airport.
The Chicago-Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force Report Presented to the Board of Commissioners
The Chicago-Cook County Violence Against Women (CCVAW) Task Force, created and co-chaired by Commissioner Donna Miller, has officially presented its final report and recommendations to the Cook County Criminal Justice Committee. Developed by Chicago 77 and the Public Policy Lab, the report provides a roadmap for strengthening protections for domestic violence survivors and enhancing the Domestic Relations Court’s support for victims and their families. To ensure accountability and sustained progress, Commissioner Donna Miller will introduce a resolution at this Thursday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, requesting regular updates on the implementation of these recommendations.