The Illinois State Legislature approved a measure to ban assault weapons. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, wasting no time, signed the bill immediately.
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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.
Park Forest Welcomes Afghanistan Veteran to the Department
Police announced Sunday that a veteran who served in Afghanistan as a member of the Indiana National Guard will join the department.
Park Forest Library Celebrates Black History Month with Black Jeopardy and More
The Park Forest Public Library celebrates Black History Month with a book giveaway and a special edition of Black Jeopardy.
Rep. Kelly Cancels Ceremonial Swearing-In as Republicans Remain at a Stalemate Over Speaker
Due to the Republican stalemate in choosing a Speaker of the House, that event and official swearing-in of the U.S. House of Representatives have been canceled.
Spring Registration For 2023 Is Now Open At Prairie State College
Registration is open for the spring 2023 semester at Prairie State College (PSC) with various options.
Charges Filed After 8 Children Found Living in Squalor
A Park Forest woman was charged after police discovered eight children and two dogs living in squalor with no adults present.
Homicides Drop While Opioid Overdose Deaths Continue to Break Records in Cook County
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office released preliminary statistics for cases in 2022: homicides drop, opioid deaths increased.
