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The Small Business Administration’s rules prevent it from helping most employee- and consumer-owned cooperatives, even though Congress specifically asked it to. The result? Co-ops are largely cut out of the mainstream financial system.

First Session As Speaker, Welch Celebrates Achievements (Springfield, IL) - Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch wrapped up his first session leading the Illinois House of Representatives.

Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) and Residents Unite For Community Improvement and Clean Up Efforts Around The City (Chicago, IL) - On Saturday, June 5th NHS will bring together residents, corporate sponsors, government officials and organizational partners for a day of service to launch National NeighborWorks® Week (June 5th – 12th).

Lombard Police Chief Roy Newton is speaking out about some components of the criminal justice system he argues simply don’t do the job.

Common Cause director Young says redistricting hearings 'left observers with more questions than answers'

Robbins Mayor Bryant Expresses Concern with District 218 Hiring Practices (Robbins, IL) -  Darren E. Bryant- Mayor of Robbins, Illinois- is expressing his disappointment and frustration concerning the racial dynamics that exist within Community High School District 218.

Drivers say the companies should just pay better.

Rev. Jackson and Rainbow PUSH Coalition hails passage of HB3404 (Chicago, IL) - After months of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. and Rainbow PUSH Coalition officials convening meetings, reaching out to Illinois elected officials and talking to community leaders, the Illinois Senate has passed HB3404 establishing Pembroke Township as a designated hardship area which will allow a natural gas line to come through Pembroke and Hopkins Park.

Durkin's resolution to dedicate Brooks Tonn bridge clears House: 'He fought a courageous battle' with cancer - For three years, the 47th Street bridge over I-294 has been decorated with blue and yellow cups reading "Brooks Strong." That bridge has long been informally dedicated to Brooks Edwin Tonn, a 10-year-old Hinsdale boy who lost his battle with a rare form of cancer in 2017.

Jimenez on Democratic-drawn maps: 'A bunch of colors, a bunch of shapes, but no real markers' - Froylan Jimenez says the website where Democrats uploaded their proposed legislative maps does nothing to answer any of the many questions in the fair maps debate.