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NASCAR’s Chicago exit draws praise from Illinois fiscal advocate

NASCAR and Chicago tourism officials reported that the 2024 race produced an estimated $128 million in total economic impact and $9.6 million in state and local taxes. #nascar #centersquare

Danita Patterson Brings Hollywood Experience Home, Opening Entertainment Doors for Chicago Youth

Patterson said the decision to pay participants was intentional, particularly as young people face the challenge of trying to build careers while also supporting themselves. #chicago #hollywood #danitapatterson

New transit board approves reduced fare pilots

“New funding in the NITA Act and amended into the 2026 regional budget covers any lost fare revenue or administrative expense,” Kersten said. #transit #fare #centersquare

Chicago Veterans Mark 15 Years of Utility Career Training Through UMAP

Over the past 15 years, the program has expanded to 38 cohorts and helped more than 700 veterans establish careers in the utility sector, according to the organizations involved. #veterans #umap

Darren Bailey Plans Texas Visit as Illinois Democrats Criticize Trump Alignment

Pepin criticized Bailey for associating with Trump while raising concerns about the administration’s policies on tariffs, immigration enforcement and foreign affairs. She also argued that Bailey should address the effects of those policies on Illinois residents. #darrenbailey #democrats #trump

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Joliet Junior College is Not Meeting Minority Participation Goals, Illinois House to Hold Subject Matter Hearing

Most are reporting less than 5% minority spend. #college #university #contracting

NASCAR’s Chicago exit draws praise from Illinois fiscal advocate

NASCAR and Chicago tourism officials reported that the 2024 race produced an estimated $128 million in total economic impact and $9.6 million in state and local taxes. #nascar #centersquare

Danita Patterson Brings Hollywood Experience Home, Opening Entertainment Doors for Chicago Youth

Patterson said the decision to pay participants was intentional, particularly as young people face the challenge of trying to build careers while also supporting themselves. #chicago #hollywood #danitapatterson

Park Forest FOIA Request Seeks Records on Joe Woods’ Vehicle Use and Credit Card Spending

The request also asks for records showing whether the Village President was using or occupying a Village vehicle on the night of an altercation involving the owner of All Out Smoke Pit. #parkforest

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