The excitement was palpable Thursday when Ibtihaj Muhammad walked into Islamic Foundation School and mosque in Villa Park among not only its 550 students but also parents, employees and community members who welcomed the Olympian.
Gail Borden Public Library District will triple the amount of space available at its South Elgin Branch using $2.4 million in federal funds recently secured by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, officials said.
Millions of dollars for Chicago-area projects and programs are included in the $1.7 trillion spending package awaiting President Joe Biden s signature.
The measure was approved on a 225-201 roll-call vote. Nine Republicans including Illinois members Adam Kinzinger and Rodney Davis, both lame ducks joined Democrats in passing the measure.