An array of elected officials from across the state gathered in Maywood on Sunday to make a series of demands as Gov. J.B. Pritzker stood mere feet away. All of those gathered stood underneath the shadow of Maywood native son Fred Hampton, whose bronze bust was the focal point of the June 7 gathering in front of the Fred Hampton Aquatic Center, 300 Fred Hampton Way.
Read MoreRick Pearson is joined by Democratic State Rep. and chairman of the powerful House Executive Committee, Emanuel “Chris” Welch to discuss the past session and what’s next. Chris highlights several issues dealt with during the session including the overall need for a state budget, the casino bill, and more.
Read MoreWill students in Illinois go back to school in the fall?
The state's top education official said Wednesday she doesn't know.
Read MoreA state lawmaker is urging people to boycott large banks like JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America for allegedly making the process of applying for federal COVID-19 emergency small business loans harder than it has to be, especially for minority business owners.
By Michael Romain
Read MoreRep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch (D-7) was one of several local leaders praising the state’s plans to reopen Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park to treat COVID-19 patients, saying he hopes it will be up and running within weeks
By Steve Schering
Read MoreAnother area hospital will find a new purpose as a center to treat COVID-19 patients.
By Mudo Odwige
Read MoreDuring his daily briefing on the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced that Westlake Hospital, 1225 W. Lake St. in Melrose Park, will be reopened temporarily in order to accommodate the growing number of patients coming into area hospitals in the west suburbs.
By Michael Romain
Read MoreState Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch and a Chicagoland nonprofit on Tuesday called for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to reopen Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park to help with the coronavirus crisis.
By Manny Ramos
Read MoreIllinois State Representative Chris Welch (D-7) joins Mark to talk about his efforts to encourage Governor Pritzker to reopen Westlake Hospital and other previously closed hospital facilities across the state in order to increase the number of hospital beds and medical resources available across Illinois to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreBy Greg Bishop
Illinois state lawmakers were joined by some high-profile helpers to try to get a measure allowing college student-athletes to get paid endorsement deals across the finish line.
Read MoreBy Sam Dunklau
Two professional basketball players said it's only fair to allow college athletes to seek sponsorships and other lucrative deals if colleges and universities are profiting at the same time.
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