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CBS News Reports

September 1, 2026

Homicide investigation launched in Frankfort, Illinois, after 2-year-old killed,

mother hospitalized

Police in Frankfort, Illinois, have launched a homicide investigation after a 2-year-old child died and their mother was hospitalized after trying to self-harm.

Frankfort police said officers were called to a home in the 22700 block of Brook Stone Court around 4 p.m. Tuesday after a 17-year-old girl called 911 for help.

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Rep. Ford's Track Record

A Look Back at Rep. Ford’s History of Community Advocacy, Listening, and his Lasting Impact on the West Side

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Quote of the Day

“Make up your mind that no matter what comes your way, no matter how difficult, no matter how unfair, you will do more than simply survive. You will

thrive in spite of it.”

-Joel Osteen, American pastor and televangelist

On This Day in History

September 3, 1783

History Reports

May 28, 2025

Treaty of Paris signed

The American Revolution officially comes to an end when representatives of the United States, Great Britain, Spain and France sign the Treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783. The signing signified America’s status as a free nation, as Britain formally recognized the independence of its 13 former American colonies, and the boundaries of the new republic were agreed upon: Florida north to the Great Lakes and the Atlantic coast west to the Mississippi River.

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Treaty of Paris (1783)

The American War for Independence (1775-1783) was actually a world conflict, involving not only the United States and Great Britain, but also France, Spain, and the Netherlands. The peace process brought a nascent United States into the arena of international diplomacy, playing against the largest and most established powers on earth.

What Happened Immediately After the American Revolution Ended

The Treaty of Paris, 1783 | Benjamin Franklin | PBS | A Film by Ken Burns

Rep. Ford's Poll Questions

Poll Question #1

The Treaty of Paris was signed on September 3, 1783, officially ending the American Revolution. Which outcome do you think was most important for the future of the United States?

Please select the option that most accurately reflects your opinion and vote accordingly.

Poll Question #2

 Benjamin Franklin wanted Britain to give Canada to the United States during the peace negotiations, but Britain refused. If you had been negotiating for America, would you have pushed hard for Canada?

Please select the option that most accurately reflects your opinion and vote accordingly.

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If you were a leader in 1789, which financial problem would concern you most?

Which part of Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan would you have supported most?

Knowing History Spotlight Moment

September 3, 2026

1777

The Stars and Stripes flies in battle for the first time

1783

Treaty of Paris signed

1914

Pope Benedict XV named to papacy

1919

Wilson embarks on tour to promote League of Nations

1928

Penicillin discovered by Sir Alexander Fleming

1939

Britain and France declare war on Germany

1943

Allies invade Italian mainland

2004

Russian school siege ends in bloodbath

The Oak Park Police and Fire Department is Hiring!

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It's National Global Acquisition Day

National Today Reports

Global Talent Acquisition Day celebrates the essential work of talent acquisition professionals every first Wednesday of September. These experts are crucial in connecting talent with opportunity, shaping workforces, and driving organizational success. Take time to recognize the recruiters, sourcers, and hiring managers who build the teams that power our world.

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Behavior Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 52560 

Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 09/16/2026

​Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: BEHAVIOR ANALYST I - 04371 

Skill Option: None 

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,834-$8,307 per month

($70,008-$99,684 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Plats and Plans Technician

Job Requisition ID: 58564 IPR#26-01777

Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Agency: Department of Transportation

Position Title: Engineering Technician III 

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,159 Monthly;

Full Range: $4,159 - $7,187 Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

Number of Vacancies: 3

Bargaining Unit Code: NR916 Pro Tech Teamsters

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Call Center Supervisor Section V

Job Requisition ID: 58512 

Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Agency: Department of Revenue

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 

Skill Option: Fiscal Management/Accounting/Budget/

Internal Audit/Insurance/Financial 

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $9,414 monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time 

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Information Systems Analyst II]]

Job Requisition ID: 58539 

Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Agency: Property Tax Appeal Board

Class Title: INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST II - 21166 

Skill Option: Multi / Other - Information Technology 

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Number of Vacancies: 1

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Despite losing 9.1 million jobs in the first two quarters of 2020, small businesses job growth rebounded swiftly following the COVID-19 recession. In the four quarters following, small businesses have gained 5.5 million jobs, making up for 60 percent of the decline during the early pandemic.

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