Despite slow progress, three local legislators say they see things happening on issues around community policing issues.
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Honoring Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle at Chamber 57 Breakfast
11th Annual Chamber 57 Breakfast honors Toni Preckwinkle and celebrates excellence with Rising Beyond Keynote Matthew Simpson.
Congresswoman Kelly Announces Award to the Boys & Girls Club of Livingston County
Congresswoman Robin Kelly brings $45,180 to Livingston County, IL, to support AmeriCorps VISTA project, helping students.
South Suburban Airport Bill Signed in IL: The Impact
Congresswoman Robin Kelly gathered numerous political leaders to celebrate the passage of an amendment to the South Suburban Airport Act.
Alert: Delay Showers, Use Less Water Because of Strong Storms Today
Officials ask residents across Chicagoland area, including Park Forest, to limit water usage today, even delay showers, as severe weather.
Rep. Robin Kelly Highlights Agricultural, Nutrition Assistance Priorities on District Farm Tour
As Members of Congress returned home, Congresswoman Robin Kelly went on a tour of farms and businesses in the rural areas of her district.
Rep. Robin Kelly Discusses Challenges and Opportunities in the 2nd Congressional District
Rep, Robin Kelly, home during the Congressional summer break, met with representatives of eNews Park Forest to discuss a wide range of topics.
Nurses at Ludeman Developmental Center Rally for Improved Pay and Working Conditions
Nurses at Ludeman Developmental Center held a protest rally to bring attention to their claims of underpayment and unsafe working conditions.
Unincorporated Cook Co. Residents Have One Less Tax to Pay
Residents living in unincorporated Cook County now have one less tax to pay. The County Wheel Tax repeal went into effect starting July 1.
Preliminary Budget Forecast for Cook County FY2024 Shows Lower “Gap” than Previous Years
The Cook County budget will likely still not be balanced in the 2024 fiscal year, but the budget gap will be smaller than before.