With the strong support of State Sen. Patrick Joyce, the Healthcare Protection Act was signed into law recently. The act is a comprehensive plan tackling major issues in the health insurance industry and received bipartisan support in both chambers. “There are some much-needed improvements in the health insurance industry, and this new law will make […]
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FHCP Expands Lurie Children’s Hospital Partnership
Lurie Children’s pediatric hospitalists now serving inpatients in Crown Point. Franciscan Health Crown Point (FHCP) and Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are expanding their partnership with the addition of a Lurie Children’s pediatric hospitalist to serve young patients admitted to the Crown Point hospital. The collaboration, effective July 1, helps to […]
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Davis Returns to Momence for Jazz, Family Festival July 20
A free, fun event for the whole family is coming back to Momence this summer. The Jazz and Family Festival, headlined by Momence native Orbert Davis, is returning to Island Park on July 20. Attendees will enjoy children’s games, food trucks, and more at this free public event. Davis will be joined by Bobbi Wilsyn, […]
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Remembering What Really Matters Key to Public Service
We have ended another legislative session in Springfield. As we reflect on our work to move our state forward, we must not lose sight of why we are able to have policy debates and make these important decisions. I was fortunate to offer some thoughts at a local Memorial Day ceremony, through my staff, right […]
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Harris: FY 2025 Budget Prioritizes Public Safety, Education
State Sen. Napoleon B. Harris III is pleased to see further investments were made in funding schools, supporting public safety efforts, and prioritizing children in communities across Illinois. He released the following statement in response to the governor signing the budget recently: “Our children are the future of our state. The state’s budget, once again, […]
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DeLuca Votes Against Plan to Limit Ballot Choices
Wanting voters to have more choices on their November ballot, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca released the following statement after voting no on a plan to remove the ability for political parties to “slate” Illinois General Assembly candidates if no representative candidate ran in the primary election. “It’s fair to debate whether or not to keep […]
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Visit Chicago Southland President/CEO Jim Garrett Retiring
Jim Garrett, president/CEO for Visit Chicago Southland since 1996 is retiring on June 30. As president/CEO, Garrett has overseen the administrative, marketing and sales operation for Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau), with the objective to generate overnight hotel stays by promoting the Chicago Southland region as a viable location for […]