Monthly Archives: September, 2022

Jesse White Highlights Successful Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program (Springfield, IL) — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is highlighting the success

“Economic recovery, jobs growth, and consistent historically low unemployment claims data continues to signal a strong labor market throughout the state,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. #unemployment

Nearly 6,000 people received liver donations in 2022, however less than six percent of those were from living donors. There are currently more than 11,000 people on the U.S. waiting list for liver donation #liverdonation

“When this investment breathes new life in underutilized properties, the result is an expanded local tax base that will help drive down property tax costs on homeowners.” #southlandreactivationact

“Improving healthcare outcomes and reducing the disparities present in the Southland and across Cook County begins with making sure everyone in Cook County has convenient and local access to fresh produce and food,” said Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller. #DonnaMiller

"So, when Kwame Raoul - after all of the conversation around this bill over the last three weeks - suggested “we may have to take a look at that… I asked myself - and I ask the people of the state to consider: why now? After almost two years, why is Kwame Raoul just now acknowledging we may have to look at this? Kwame Raoul had an obligation to all people in this state - including citizens accused of a crime - to make sure that our legislature doesn’t unlawfully impede their right under our system of justice." #TomDevore

Free Health And Wellness Fair Coming To Kankakee County (Kankakee, IL) - State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting an upcoming health #JackieHaas

“The Cook County Wheel Tax is regressive and unnecessary. And it disproportionately impacts the Black and Brown residents of Cook County who can least afford to pay it,” said President Preckwinkle. #PresidentPreckwinkle

"Anytime we have an opportunity to cut or eliminate taxes it's always the right thing to do for Cook County taxpayers. The Wheel Tax provided plenty of consternation for residents of unincorporated Cook County. Relieving them of the administrative and financial stress is a win for suburban residents," stated Commissioner Sean Morrison #SeanMorrison

“First responders deserve our support in their communities, our support in Springfield and Washington, and deserve to know we have their backs in improving public safety in Illinois,” said Haas.  #jackiehaas