Cook County announced a plan that will provide rental assistance and wraparound support services to residents returning from incarceration.
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Prairie State College Names Dr. Bernard Little as Vice President of Student Affairs
Prairie State College (PSC) names Dr. Bernard Little, Ph.D., as the new Vice President of Student Affairs.
Preckwinkle Statement on Signing of Protect Illinois Communities Act
Toni Preckwinkle. (Cook County Government) Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois lawmakers took an important step toward protecting our residents by banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. These weapons were designed for the military and have no place in our communities. Assault weapons have resulted in devastating, unnecessary loss of life in[Read More…]
Local Students Make Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Olivet Nazarene University
Two local students made the fall 2022 Dean’s List at Oliven Nazarene University, one from Park Forest, the other from University Park.
Imoni Kyle Named to the President’s List at McKendree University
Congratulations to Imoni Kyle of University Pk, Ill., who was named to the McKendree University President’s List.
Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate Renamed in 2023 to Accurately Recognize Equal Value for Graduates
A new law in 2023 will remove a long-standing stigma for people that earn an Illinois High School Equivalency Certificate.
Pritzker Signs Assault Weapons Ban; Rep. Kelly Praises Passage
The Illinois State Legislature approved a measure to ban assault weapons. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, wasting no time, signed the bill immediately.
IARF: Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities Celebrates 2023 Illinois Budget
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF), serving people with disabilities and serious mental illnesses, praises IL funding.
Local leaders to Commemorate the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at South Suburban College
South Suburban College (SSC) will commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 16, 2023, at 10:00 am.
Rep. Robin Kelly Rejects Extreme Republican Rules Package and GOP Effort to Protect Wealthy Tax Cheats
Calling it a bill to help tax cheats, Congresswoman Kelly voted against a new rules package and legislation to roll back tax enforcement.
