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Category: State News
Green Garden advances incorporation discussion
Green Garden Township officials earlier this month approved a resolution authorizing information-gathering about incorporation as a rural district.
Fire in rural Manhattan contained to attic
The Manhattan Fire Protection District worked quickly to extinguish a residential fire in rural Manhattan on March 9, containing it to the attic.
Women leaders inspire the next generation
Women leaders from across Cook County inspired students and community members to lead with confidence, purpose and passion for public service.
Chaos in Brighton Park after Border Patrol agent shoots woman
A shooting in Brighton Park ignited fierce protests, leading President Trump to order deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.
Former Gov. Jim Edgar dies
Jim Edgar, who served two terms as Illinois governor after serving two terms as secretary of state, passed away Sunday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. He was 79.
Cunningham to step down after 16 years in Springfield
Sen. Bill Cunningham, a Chicago Democrat with a reputation for taking charge of energy and climate change legislation, will step down at the end of his current term.
Comptroller Mendoza won’t run for re-election
After almost a decade, Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek another term as the state’s chief financial officer.
Giannoulias’ office rewards libraries with grants
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state.
UPDATE: ‘I have work to do,’ Pritzker says in launching third-term reelection bid
Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term as governor. He’s officially making the announcement Thursday in four cities.
