llinois Senate extends veteran mental health council through 2027, expanding access to FDA-approved breakthrough therapies for suicide prevention.
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Chicago schools open May 1 as CPS, teachers union reach deal
CPS schools will be open May 1. Teachers report to work. Field trips and proms go on as planned. Parents, mark your calendars.
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Looming Supreme Court decision could change Illinois mail-in voting
The Supreme Court could limit mail-in ballots from being counted after in-person voting ends even if they are postmarked by Election Day.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Tails of Redemption equals new lives for dogs, county jail inmates
The program pairs inmates with shelter dogs to provide obedience training and socialization to bolster adoption prospects.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
SBA opens disaster loan centers for August storms
Residents and businesses damaged by August 2025 storms can apply for federal disaster loans at SBA centers across Chicago and six northeastern Illinois counties.
Posted inChicago - Clearing
Archer Avenue Irish parade celebrates labor, culture
Over the years, the parade has grown and now attracts thousands of attendees. This year there were 90 floats among the parade entrants.
Posted inDVN New News
Porfirio recognized for veterans’ suicide prevention efforts
State Sen. Mike Porfirio has been recognized by the National Veterans Mental Health Leadership Coalition as its 2025 National Innovator of the Year.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Top News
Reaction mixed to planned Archer Avenue upgrades
Ald. Jeylu Gutierrez (14th) and Silvana Tabares (23rd), whose wards include stretches of Archer, had different takes on the Moving Archer Forward plan.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Giannoulias wants insurance and testing reforms for senior drivers
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is determined to fight age discrimination on behalf of senior citizens and has gotten to work on a number of issues.
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Mayor ignores public safety on Southwest Side, says Quinn
Ald. Marty Quinn and other officials want the city to split the 8th District into two districts because of its size and population.