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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.
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.
Designate a "Water Watcher" this summer to prevent child drownings
As temperatures rise across Illinois and families head to pools, lakes, beaches and splash pads to stay cool, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is reminding caregivers to use a simple life-saving strategy to help keep children safe around water: designate a Water Watcher.
The U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide City of Chicago Residents and Businesses Impacted by the Severe Storms on June 10, June 11, and June 17, 2026 with Low-interest Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will establish Disaster Loan Outreach Center (DLOC) for residents and businesses impacted by the severe storm that occurred on June 10, June 11, and June 17, 2026 to apply for low-interest loans. There will be two locations in the City of Chicago and two located in suburban Cook County municipalities – Alsip and Blue Island. In Chicago, centers will be established at two Chicago Public Library locations, the Pullman Branch at 11001 S. Indiana and the Thurgood Marshall Branch, 7506 S. Racine Ave.
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Sheriff Tom Dart, and Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library to Host Community Recycling Event
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, in partnership with Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and the Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District, will host a free community recycling event on Friday, July 31, 2026, providing residents with a safe and convenient opportunity to responsibly dispose of unwanted household items.
Illinois Hosts First-of-its-kind Statewide Conference to Fight Organized Retail Crime
The Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association (ILORCA) today hosted its inaugural statewide organized retail crime conference, bringing together hundreds of law enforcement officers, retailers, prosecutors, and industry leaders to strengthen partnerships and advance efforts to combat organized retail crime across Illinois.
Historic year for pangolins: Brookfield Zoo Chicago welcomes second pangopup of 2026
Brookfield Zoo Chicago is celebrating a historic milestone with the birth of a white-bellied pangolin (Phataginus tricuspis)—the second pangopup born at the Zoo this year while celebrating 10 years of pangolin care and conservation.
Treasurer Frerichs Bill to Help Nonprofits Increase Investment Opportunities Is Now Law
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' measure to expand investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across the state is now law after Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed the bill.
Illinois Students Raise Awareness of Deadly Radon Gas Through Award-Winning Creations
Local students are being recognized for using their creativity to spotlight a serious health threat hiding in plain sight. The American Lung Association and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency-Office of Homeland Security announced the winners of the 2026 Illinois Radon Poster and Video Contest, where students use their creativity to help raise awareness of radon - a colorless, odorless gas fou nd in homes and schools across the state and the leading cause of lung cancer for individuals who do not smoke.
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.
ComEd Celebrates 10 Years of Workforce Development with Chicago Community Build Event
ComEd recently celebrated 10 years of its Tools of the Trade program with a community bed build event in Chicago, Illinois, where participants gathered to build beds for children in need. Throughout the day, 30 young adults ages 17–19 built 25 beds to be donated to St. Joseph’s Bed Ministry. Combined with a bed build event in Rockford on July 15, where 15 young adults built an additional 30 beds, this year’s Tools of the Trade participants have assembled more than 55 beds for children in need. This marks the fourth year of ComEd’s partnership with St. Joseph’s Bed Ministry, which has provided more than 240 beds for children across northern Illinois.
Commissioner Donna Miller Announces Over $4 Million to Support Infrastructure, Housing, and Community Development Across Southland Communities
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller is proud to announce that more than $4 million in total funding has been allocated for communities and organizations across the 6th District through the Invest in Cook Program and the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and related federal funding programs.
