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Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support
Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support

Nearly $100,000 in funding to local libraries, thanks to Landek support Three local libraries are set to receive grant money to provide the community with vital education resources thanks to support from State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview). “This funding benefits our children and working families who rely on our libraries for resources and assistance,” Landek…

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Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80

Posted on January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80
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Gov. Pritzker Advances Vision to Rebuild I-80 Announces Next Phase of Houbolt Road Project in Joliet. Rebuild Illinois Funding Project to Modernize Key Corridor, Improve Safety Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined by local officials today to announce the next phase of construction on the new Houbolt Road bridge and…

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Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms

Posted on December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms
Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms

Gov. Pritzker issues Tornado Disaster Proclamation for Illinois communities impacted by recent storms State of Illinois to Continue Providing Emergency Operational Support to Local Communities Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation on Monday Dec. 13, 2021 for counties across central and southern Illinois that were impacted by recent storms and tornadoes. A disaster proclamation…

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Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15
Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15

Enrollment for Affordable Care Act opens Nov 1 thru Jan 15 Illinois Department of Insurance Announces the start of Open Enrollment on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace.  Eleven health insurance companies are offering Illinois consumers health plans this year Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace has begun running from November 1,…

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Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

Posted on November 1, 2021November 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served

Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Serve Illinois Revive the Spirit of Service through Serving Those Who Served Serving Those Who Served is a week-long series of service projects centered around Illinois veterans and Veterans Day. The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs in partnership with Serve Illinois today launched the 2021 Serving Those Who Served…

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Illinois Rental Payment Program distributes over $252 million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19

Posted on September 2, 2021September 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Rental Payment Program distributes over $252 million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19
Illinois Rental Payment Program distributes over $252 million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19

Illinois Rental Payment Program distributes over $252 million, 50% of State’s Relief Allocation Paid to renters and landlords impacted by COVID-19 Illinois Continues to Ramp Up Efforts to Deliver Emergency Rental Assistance to Households in Need Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), announced that more than $252 million in rental…

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Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities

Posted on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 By News Editor 1 Comment on Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities
Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities

Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities Did you know that August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month? Nearly 60% of the more than 100,000 people on the national organ donation waitlist are people of color, so the month serves as a way to bring awareness to the issue and help…

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Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him

Posted on August 10, 2021August 10, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him
Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him

Hard to feel sorry for Blagojevich, but it’s not about him It’s hard to feel sorry for former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. He was so obnoxious and arrogant. But the decision on whether he should return to public office doesn’t belong with Big Brother and the politicians. It belongs to voters. Censorship is wrong. By…

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