“We are connected by God. We both lost children,” Hanan Shaheen tells president after discussing the dehumanization of Palestinians.
Mother of slain Plainfield boy Wadee Alfayoumi meets Biden for ‘human-to-human connection’
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Heidi Stevens: Yes, 2025 is off to a heartbreaking start. And we can help heal it
We should resist the urge to wall ourselves off from what’s painful, and instead take improv’s “yes, and” approach, writes Heidi Stevens.
Pro-Trump Latino business leaders launch campaign for border security and legal status for ‘Dreamers’ and essential workers
Comité de 100, mostly made up of Mexican American business owners, will advocate for a pathway to legalization for long-standing members of the Mexican immigrant community.
Number of Homer Township polling places drops from 17 to 5 for February primary
Will County Clerk Annette Parker said there are 5 Homer Township polling places for the Feb. 25 primary, down from 18 four years ago.
Eight candidates vying for Calumet Township trustee; Gary councilman no longer running
As a caucus approaches Thursday, eight candidates have filed to run for Calumet Township trustee, with the latest application received 30 minutes before the deadline.
Supervisor Tiffany Henyard sues two Thornton Township trustees over meeting absences
Thornton Township Trustees Chris Gonzalez and Carmen Carlisle are sued by Supervisor Tiffany Henyard for not attending meetings.
Seven candidates compete for four seats on Thornton Township High School Board
A 22-year-old recent college graduate and the mother of a star deceased basketball player are running in Thornton District 205.
Harvey Park District director named to replace Monica Gordon on Cook County Board
Harvey Park District executive director Kisha McCaskill was chosen Friday to replace Monica Gordon on Cook County Board.
Joe Biden to deliver prime-time farewell to nation on Wednesday from Oval Office
President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation Wednesday from the Oval Office, five days before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.
Nine candidates compete for four board seats in Orland Park High School District 230
Nine candidates are seeking 5 seats on the Orland Park District 230 Board, overseeing Sandburg, Andrew and Stagg high schools.