Monthly Archives: August 2019
El Procurador General Raoul Interviene en el Reto del Censo
El Procurador General Kwame Raoul, como parte de una coalición de 15 estados, junto con varios condados, ciudades y la Conferencia de Alcaldes de E.U., se opuso hoy al intento… Read more
La Alcaldesa Lightfood Responde a la Encuesta Comunitaria de Casinos
La Alcaldesa Lori E. Lightfoot respondió al reporte independiente comisionado por Illinois Gaming Board, que examinó la posibilidad económica de un casino en Chicago. Este reporte encontró que “La legislación… Read more
Cook County TIFs Bring in Nearly $1.2 B
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in Cook County will bring in nearly $1.2 billion for tax year 2018, according to a report Wednesday from Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough’s… Read more
Governor Signs Sandoval’s DUI Prevention Measure
State grants would be provided to prevent DUI offenses and support victims involved in DUI-related crashes under new legislation passed by State Senator Martin A. Sandoval and signed into law… Read more
Latino Caucus Condemns Trump’s Racist Rhetoric, Calls for Action on Gun Safety Reforms
In light of the horrific hate-driven attack in El Paso, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement condemning Donald Trump for his racist rhetoric as it is inciting… Read more
Xfinity Store to Open in Cicero
Comcast announced that a new Xfinity Store is slated to open early this fall at 2942 S. Cicero Ave. in Cicero, IL. The store is designed entirely around the needs… Read more
Aquino to Serve as Chair of Senate Labor Committee
State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago) was named Chairperson of the Senate Labor Committee this week. “I’m looking forward to continuing my advocacy for working families in Illinois on the Senate… Read more
Conservation Leadership Conference Inspires STEAM Careers for Teens
Approximately 350 Chicagoland teens were introduced to exciting careers in wildlife and nature at the third annual Teen Conservation Leadership Conference, presented by the Chicago Zoological Society, in partnership with… Read more
Martinez to Hold Family Wellness and Back to School Fair
Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) will hold her annual Family Wellness and Back to School Fair this week, joined by co-host State Representative Jaime Andrade Jr. (D-Chicago) along… Read more
McDonald’s Organizes Backpack Giveaway
Carmen De Carrier, owner/operator of several McDonald’s restaurants in Chicago, will host a giveaway of 2,500 backpacks for elementary school children. The event, now in its ninth year, will help… Read more
