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Minus Olympians, Red Stars top Washington
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The Chicago Red Stars’ first match without Olympians Julie Ertz, Alyssa Naeher and Tierna Davidson was a success. The Red Stars knocked off Washington, 1-0, in…
Palos Hills photography studio holds open house
By Kelly White Angel Malone grew up with a camera in her hand. She knew at a young age, becoming a photographer was her calling. “I love everything about photography,”…
Cook County officials visit Roberts Park Fire Protection District
By Carol McGowan Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller visited the Roberts Park Fire Protection District facilities last Thursday morning. The first stop was…
Seven-on-sevens up and running: Lyons hosts scrimmages featuring Marist, York and WW South
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Lyons quarterback Joseph Antonetti and Marist signal-caller Dontrell Jackson both found comfort and normalcy in 7-on-7 scrimmages held July 1 at the Lions’ home field in…
Father Marc Pasciak retires from St. Patricia Church after 14 years
By Carol McGowan Father Marc Pasciak has retired as pastor of St. Patricia Parish in Hickory Hills. His last official day was Wednesday. His retirement was effective on July 1.…
Oak Lawn moves Independence Day parade to July 3, fireworks still on Fourth of July
The Village of Oak Lawn wants to remind residents and guests that the annual Fourth of July parade has been moved to Saturday, July 3, at 4 p.m. In addition…
Red Stars slip and slide in loss to Louisville
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Last October, the Chicago Red Stars traded Savannah McCaskill and Yuko Nagasato to Racing Louisville FC for the right to protect the rest of its roster…
New legislative maps may bring new faces to some voters
GOP, Hispanic group challenge remap in court By Bob Bong and Peter Hancock Illinois lawmakers gave quick approval last month to new maps for Illinois House and Senate districts that…
Chicago Cubs author says 1970 team was one to remember
By Kelly White In August of 1967, William Bike attended his first Chicago Cubs game. It wasn’t his father, however, who he sat in the bleachers with for the first…
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New law requires public schools to teach Asian American history
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – All public schools in Illinois will soon be required to teach a unit on Asian American history and culture as part…
CAPITOL RECAP: Illinois gets another credit upgrade
By Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded Illinois’ bond rating on Thursday, citing the state’s improved financial condition. It’s the second upgrade from…
Unprecedented unemployment deficit threatens to ‘cripple’ businesses, claimants
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Since economic shutdowns began and COVID-19 death counts started to rise in March 2020, national unemployment rates have hovered at historically…
S&P upgrades Illinois bond rating
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings upgraded Illinois’ bond rating on Thursday, citing the state’s improved financial condition. It’s the…
State revenues surged in previous fiscal year
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Revenues flowing into state coffers surged in the fiscal year that ended June 30, spurred largely by an influx of federal…
CAPITOL RECAP: Pritzker signs bill expanding Medicaid
By Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents who have health coverage through Medicaid now have access to a broad range of services including mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment,…
Pritzker signs bill expanding covered Medicaid services
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents who have health coverage through Medicaid now have access to a broad range of services including mental health counseling,…
