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Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers A pair of new laws supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will enhance incentives to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers. “The police profession is incredibly difficult and demanding – which is why we have to do what we can to support officers and ensure that…
Officials warn of dangerous Algal (algae) blooms in Illinois lakes Illinois officials remind residents to use caution when recreating in Illinois waters and be aware of harmful “Algal Blooms” (Blue Green algae blooms). Algal blooms are the result of a nutrient, like nitrogen or phosphorus from various sources (for example fertilizer runoff or other forms of…
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Arab Democratic Club forum hosts candidates for public office at brunch May 15 Watch the video below of the event and speeches from candidates and officials (The original Facebook Live Video was CENSORED by Facebook as a part of Facebook’s anti-Arab and anti-Muslim policies) The Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) Hosted its pre-election Candidates Forum…
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Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess Most elections are pretty much decided before voters even get to go to the ballot box. But the race for Illinois Secretary of State is wide open, but it’s a mess. No one is really talking about the real issues that exist in the massive statewide office…
Shestokas adds law and order professionals to his campaign for Illinois Attorney General Former Illinois State Police Lt. Col Terry Lemming and noted criminal prosecutor Christopher E.K. Pfannkuche will join the campaign committee advising and supporting David Shestokas who is running as a Republicans for Illinois Attorney General. “I am pledging to the people of…
Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson David Moore Receives the Endorsements of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and former Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson for His Record of Integrity and Good Government Secretary of State Candidate David Moore is proud to receive the endorsements of two people who are…
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Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement For nearly 80 years, the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Political Organization has been in the forefront of progressive issues when it comes to supporting local candidates for office. The storied organization, IVI-IPO, announced Tuesday April 19, 2022 its slate of endorsed candidates for the June 28…
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Governor and legislature turn public need into campaign greed Pritzker, who has broken most of his promises since his election to everyone, wants to pretend like he is helping the economically strapped Illinois residents by giving residents $50 to help offset the rising costs of gasoline. He is also delaying a huge 2 cent gas…
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Legislature should investigate Nicor Gas for skyrocketing pricing Nicor Gas has doubled its prices for natural gas, urging residents to lower the temperatures in their homes while their executives receives millions in salaries. Where is the Citizens UtilityBoard and the Illinois Legislature fot stop these outrageous cost increases? By Ray Hanania You would think that…
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Egonmwan withdraws from 16th Senate Race to continue advocacy work on behalf of the community Attorney and Radio talk show host Kimberly Egonmwan announced Monday she withdrew as a candidate to succeed State Senator Jackie Collins in the 16th Illinois Senate District in order to continue advocacy work on behalf of the community’s needs. Egonmwan,…
I like Mike, it’s the politician losers who don’t No other politician has had a greater impact on trying to strengthen Illinois than Mike Madigan. With a career spanning more than half a century, it’s unavoidable that a politician will face a serious challenge from his enemies, including from a Trump appointed U.S. Attorney. But…
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2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins January 24th The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will begin accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24, 2022, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. “We encourage taxpayers to file their taxes electronically and choose direct…
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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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…