April's Second Saturday meeting featured a great roster of special guests. First up, our candidate for Governor, J.B. Pritzker!
J.B. Pritzker Speaks to DPOP – 4/14/18
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Biden signs order dropping Trump’s military transgender ban
Biden signs order dropping Trump’s military transgender ban
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President Joe Biden signed order Monday reversing a Pentagon policy that largely barred transgender individuals from joining the military.17 hours ago
Congratulations to Oak Parker, Sheila Nix!
Oak Park resident tapped for Education Department spot in Biden administration
chicago.suntimes.com
Sheila Nix will be chief of staff in the Education Department. Claudia Chavez, who served in Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s City Hall and was the Biden campaign’s midwest deputy director, will be the department’s White House liaison.4 days ago
National Guard leaves, plywood comes down at Illinois State Capitol, but coronavirus prompts state Senate to cancel session days
chicago.suntimes.com
State senators canceled next week’s session at the Capitol over coronavirus concerns. But while fears over the public health crisis remained, the threat of violent protests eased significantly and some sense of normalcy returned to the historic Capitol Complex.4 days ago