U.S. Representative Robin Kelly and Representative Luis V. Gutiérrez sent a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch inviting her to visit Chicago as part of the investigation she has launched into the patterns and practices of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) in the wake of Laquan McDonald’s murder by...
Poland has been listed as one of sixty countries 'in the global coalition against the Islamic State', in a new promotional film released by the militant group.
The four-minute film, which is narrated by a man with an American accent, was produced by the Alhayat Media Center, the media wing...
The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to possible risks of travel due to increased terrorist threats. Current information suggests that ISIL (aka Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics, using conventional and...
Wintertime brings numerous family-friendly ways to get outdoors to enjoy the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Forest Preserves visitors can experience fun activities including sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and more.
Throughout the winter, visitors can enjoy cross-country skiing in all parts of the Forest Preserves, except for golf courses and nature...
CHICAGO, IL (November 23, 2015) --- The Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC) is proud to announce our partnership with Dziennik Zwiazkowy, the leading Polish language newspaper in the state of Illinois. Also known as Polish Daily News, the newspaper has been published without interruption from its founding in...
IDOT, ISP Join Forces to Urge Safe Travel, Drive Down Fatalities
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is joining Illinois State Police (ISP) and local law enforcement agencies to remind motorists to buckle up and drive sober during one of the heaviest travel periods of the year. With...
A new study reveals that Poland is second to the US in terms of freedom of speech on a global scale.
Poland scored 5.66 on the Free Expression Index by Pew Research Centre, second only to the US with a score of 5.73.
“People in Western countries, like America, Poland, and...
The Thanksgiving week ahead is one typically filled with travel, a busy schedule and potentially bad weather.
“Don’t let this hectic time of year sidetrack you from safety on the road,” said FEMA Region V Administrator Andrew Velasquez III. “Take some time now to talk to your family about how...
AccuWeather Global Weather Center - November 17, 2015 - AccuWeather reports as millions of people take to the roads and skies during the week of Thanksgiving, a storm will impact travel in the West, while mild weather continues in much of the East.
According to the American Automobile Association (AAA),...
Governor Bruce Rauner has issued the following statement regarding Illinois’ acceptance of Syrian refugees after the terror attacks in Paris:
“Our nation and our state have a shared history of providing safe haven for those displaced by conflict, but the news surrounding the Paris terror attacks reminds us of the...
