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Illinois Extends and Expands Affordable Housing Tax Credit in FY2027 Budget

Housing advocates say the move represents one of the state’s most significant affordable housing investments in recent years and will help support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Illinois. #budget #affordablehousing #taxcredit

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program to Support Neurodivergent Residents

The program requires no registration, application, or personal information. Residents simply visit a participating location, pick up a Blue Envelope and accompanying materials, and keep them in their vehicle or personal belongings. #blueenvelope #cookcounty #neurodivergent

Lawmaker says Pritzker reacted too quickly to Grant Park cross burning

"Let me be clear that hate has no home here in Illinois," Pritzker wrote. "This symbol has one purpose: to stir up intimidation and terror. We will not be silent — those responsible must be held accountable." #jbpritzker #grantpark #centersquare

Brave Space Alliance Launches ‘Embodied’ Juneteenth and Pride Celebration Highlighting Black Trans Artistry

The inaugural event featured a diverse lineup of artists, including Nikki Patin, BSA’s recently announced chief executive officer. Patin is known for performances on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam and for her memoir Working on Me, which received a Pushcart Prize nomination. #bravespace #juneteenth #pride

‘No one can credibly investigate themselves’: Now-cleared ‘Broadview Six’ protesters request special prosecutor

If the request is granted, it would be yet another extraordinary move in a case that has been full of remarkable twists, especially in the lead-up to its implosion just before it was set to go to trial last month, and the last few weeks of aftermath. #protest #broadbview #capitolnewsillinois

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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

Illinois Extends and Expands Affordable Housing Tax Credit in FY2027 Budget

Housing advocates say the move represents one of the state’s most significant affordable housing investments in recent years and will help support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Illinois. #budget #affordablehousing #taxcredit

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Launches Blue Envelope Program to Support Neurodivergent Residents

The program requires no registration, application, or personal information. Residents simply visit a participating location, pick up a Blue Envelope and accompanying materials, and keep them in their vehicle or personal belongings. #blueenvelope #cookcounty #neurodivergent

Will County Voters to Receive New Voter Registration ID Cards by Mail

The cards will arrive in an envelope from the Will County Clerk’s Office that also contains information about becoming a Will County election judge and details on the county’s Permanent Vote By Mail program. #id #vote #willcounty

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