Maria Pappas announced over $30.5 million in automatic property tax refunds to thousands of Cook County homeowners.
Politics
Cook County Implements Groundbreaking Paid Leave Ordinance for Workers
The Cook County Board passed amendments to the Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance, now the Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance.
40 States Now Extend Medicaid Postpartum Coverage
Missouri has gained approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to extend Medicaid postpartum coverage.
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.
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.
Prairie State College Board of Trustees Seeks Candidates to Fill a Vacancy
Live in IL District 515 & a U.S. citizen 18+? Apply to join Prairie State College Board of Trustees as a board candidate before October 18.
State Rep. DeLuca’s Solar Regulations Plan: 500-Foot Setback Between Homes & Solar Properties
In response to concerns from homeowners, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca proposed solar regulations plan with minimum 500-foot setbacks from homes.
Robin Kelly’s CARE For Moms: Reducing Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
The MOMMAs Act & Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act aim to reduce maternal mortality & morbidity rates in the US. #CAREMoms
Three South Suburban Legislators Say Progress Is Being Made on Policing
Despite slow progress, three local legislators say they see things happening on issues around community policing issues.
Reducing Gun Violence: Closing Background Check Loophles
Congresswoman Robin Kelly celebrates Merrick Garland closing firearm background check loophole. ATF regulations now inline with Safer Communities Act.
