The Cook County Board passed amendments to the Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance, now the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance.
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Legislation Introduced to Ban Dangerous Water Beads Marketed to Kids
In a move to protect children from injuries from water beads, legislators introduced legislation banning them being marketed to children.
40 States Now Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage
Missouri has gained approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage.
Cook County Abolishing $281.3M in Medical Debt Underscores a Crisis.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the success of the Cook County Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI).
Four Southland College Prep Scholars Garner $1 Million in QuestBridge Scholarships
Four Southland College Prep seniors have been awarded together over $1 million in full QuestBridge National scholarships.
Village Board to Consider Resolutions: a Retirement; and Ordinances: Taxes and More
The board will honor an officer with a resolution for his retirement. The public is encouraged to attend or follow online.
ATF Rule Proposal to Expand Background Checks Has IL Congressional Support
A proposed ATF Rule utilizes provisions in BSCA, signed into law by President Biden, to expand background check requirements for gun sellers.
Park Forest Principal Honored For Leading Illinois School To Earn ISBE Exemplary Designation
The students at the Park Forest school on Illinois Street earned ISBE exemplary designation, with much credit going to Dr. Shernita Mays.
Rep. Kelly Helps Secure $45,000 AmeriCorps Award for Governors State
Congresswoman Robin Kelly celebrated a $45,180 federal grant awarded to Governors State University to support a new AmeriCorps VISTA project.
Be Vigilant of Holiday Scams: Tips from the Chief
Amidst the holiday season, Chief Brian Rzyski of the Park Forest Police Department urges residents to stay vigilant against holiday scams.
