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01/07/2025

This Fall, the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) restructured to create a new Division of Planning and Policy. There are ten divisions at CDOT; divisions are how CDOT organizes its work by issue area. The purpose of the new Division of Planning and Policy is to lead long-range planning, po...

01/07/2025

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01/07/2025

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01/07/2025

Oh the weather outside starting tonight will be frightful. And staying home will be delightful.

Snowy, dangerous roads in central Illinois.
Icy, dangerous roads in southern Illinois.
Lake effect snow for Chicago.

Check in with family, neighbors, the elderly, and other vulnerable populations to make sure they know what's coming. Here's a resource on winter weather conditions and tips for staying safe: https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/iemaohs/preparedness/documents/winter-storm-preparedness-guidebook.pdf

01/07/2025

A move by West Suburban Medical Center to stop allowing midwives and family care doctors to deliver babies at the Oak Park hospital has some West Side leaders pushing to change it.

01/07/2025

📢 SAVE THE DATE! 📢

We are so excited to invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual State of the Mind Address : “Good Trouble Through History, Hope, and Healing". in partnership with the State Of The Mind Institute

🗓 Saturday, February 1st, 2025
⏰ 11 AM - 1 PM
📍 Nordlof Center, 118 N Main St, Rockford, IL

Presented by State Representative Maurice West (67th District) in partnership with the State Of The Mind Institute

Let’s come together to reflect, inspire, and heal. Don’t miss this impactful event! More details coming soon.

01/07/2025

Today our community lost an extraordinary individual. Mr. Ron Wait was a kind and selfless man, always ready to lend a hand to anyone in need. He was honored with the Belvidere Chamber’s Dr. of Civic Betterment Award in 2024, a recognition that was truly well deserved. Ron, you will be deeply missed by all who knew you.