“Today was a huge step toward justice. We are grateful for the diligence and dedication of the FBI and the DOJ as they investigated what led to Breonna’s murder and what transpired afterwards."
The thirty-four grants were awarded to individual organizations and coalitions serving city neighborhoods and suburban municipalities that the ongoing gun violence epidemic has impacted most.
“We cannot lose sight of our core mission and the evil that we often face... We truly are the last line of defense against a wave of violent criminals who are intent on killing, raping, and robbing. Without us and the work we do, our free society fails. This can never be ignored."
“Improving quality of life and making it easier for residents to get around the County is a top priority of my administration,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.
The declaration also authorizes emergency procurements to facilitate the state's response. The proclamation takes effect immediately and is in place for 30 days.
Our state agencies are being run into the ground. I hear all of the time from people who are dissatisfied with the time it takes to get answers to basic questions. We deserve better.
People of color are disproportionately affected by illnesses such as hypertension and diabetes, which can lead to the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant, increasing the number of patients on the organ transplant waiting list
In fact, Pritzker and Raoul went so far as to attack those who questioned the handling of the Thornley Work Comp fraud case, which implicates the Governor’s office at the highest levels.
A cross-departmental District team began plotting summer offerings last December and the Board of Education later set aside $30 million to support efforts.