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Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Amtrak up to $572 million in August for the new maintenance facility and another $87 million for bridge and viaduct improvements in the area. #amtrak #local704

With more than 60 employers and resource agencies expected to attend, the fair represents thousands of available jobs in fields such as transportation, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, security, retail, education, banking, and government. #careerfair #jobfair

There is a particularly urgent demand for staff in the North and West Cook County townships. Residents living in or near Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Lemont, Leyden, Lyons, Maine, Northfield, Palatine, Proviso, Schaumburg, and Wheeling are highly encouraged to apply. #electionjudge #election

Amazon said the positions will have an average annual salary of nearly $100,000. The range of occupations also reflects the changing nature of manufacturing, with traditional production positions being combined with engineering, robotics, automation and technology-related roles. #amazon

The approved work adds to the county's efforts to address infrastructure needs before deterioration becomes more extensive and potentially more expensive to repair. #infrastructure

Measles is among the most contagious infectious diseases and can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be transmitted through direct contact with respiratory secretions from an infected individual. #measles #vaccine

Residents attending the event can bring unwanted documents containing personal or financial information for secure shredding at no charge. #shred

The latest request also adds another economic issue to Wilson’s campaign for mayor. Wilson has repeatedly focused on the cost of living in Chicago and has positioned himself as an advocate for residents struggling with rising expenses. #election #gasprices #chicago

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. and representatives from the Board of Review are expected to explain how the appeal process works and answer questions from residents. #propertytaxes