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Government

Federal funding available for impacted Cook County residents

Federal funding is available for residents of Cook County who sustained damage due to flooding that occurred between April 6 and May 5, 2013.

Politics

Shutting down the IL govt. jobs factory; IL is corporate tax break Santa Claus; Chicago better as state capital? Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

DuPage County could abolish some unnecessary taxing districts under a new law passed by the legislature. Illinois has more of these units of government than any other state by a long shot.

Living

Fashion Friday: Fashioning a New Life

Do you wake up ready to do what you love because you love doing it or is it time for a change?

Living

Girl Scout Camps Offer Outdoor Experiences, Education and Fun!

All girls ages 5 - 17, even those who are not currently Girl Scouts, are welcome to register for Girl Scout camps and programs. For a complete guide, visit: www.girlscoutsgcnwi.org/camp.

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Out & About

June is Leave No Child Inside Month!

Chicago Wilderness members and partners have organized events throughout the month of June to get children and adults outside in nature! Visit www.chicagowilderness.org/lncimonth to learn more!

Sente Bill Granting Suffrage at Age 17 Advances to Governor’s Desk

State Rep.Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) introduced legislation, which is now on the Governor’s desk, allowing 17-year-olds to vote in primary elections if they will be 18 by the general election.

Politics

Cullerton-Madigan face off; Stantis cartoon-Madigan "fixes" state lawmaker map: Who stole the grand from GOP?;Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip Off

Reboot Illinois has a side-by-side look at the Democrats' competing pension bills. How about fixing that legislative map mess? Reboot's Matt Dietrich remembers when Republicans ruled Illinois.

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Health Department Provides Beach Advisory Information Online

Lake County beachgoers can get the latest on Lake Michigan, inland lake beach advisories and swim bans at the Health Department Web site.

Sente Bill Advocating for Disabled Illinoisans Advances to Governor

Legislation sponsored by Sente that would fast track the time frame for public buildings in Illinois to meet or exceed federal accessibility standards established in 2012 passed out of the Senate.

Fit for 50 means using your brain

Real-life medical and health advice from a veteran nurse and health staffing expert.

 
 
 

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