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Corbett argued that licensing delays have consequences beyond the professionals waiting for approval. He said workers can lose wages while waiting, businesses can struggle to find qualified employees and the state can lose potential tax revenue. #licensing #online

Corbett’s campaign disputes how that requirement has been applied, pointing to previous WTTW forums involving Chicago school board and mayoral candidates. The campaign said candidates have previously been included in forums despite not meeting the stated polling threshold or, in some cases, when qualifying polling was unavailable. #collincorbett #forum

The concerns reportedly followed the school district’s termination of SEIU Local 73 janitorial employees before the start of the school year. According to the legislators, schools have gone weeks without basic sanitation services. #cookcounty #schools

Illinois recorded 134 highway-rail crossing collisions in 2025, resulting in 34 deaths and 27 serious injuries. The state has approximately 7,300 miles of railroad track, along with 7,482 public highway-rail crossings and 3,280 private crossings. #railroad #trains

“The Cook County Clerk’s Office will continue our preparations for a free, fair and accessible election,” Gordon said. “Voting by mail remains a safe, secure and available option for Cook County voters.” #cookcounty #ruling #mailballot

The endorsement follows Bailey’s recent appearance at a Republican National Convention event in Dallas, where he was photographed in the “President’s Box” alongside other Republican officials and supporters. #donaldtrump #endorsement #darrenbailey

“Early Voting provides Will County voters with a convenient and flexible opportunity to cast their ballot before Election Day,” Parker said. “I encourage all eligible voters to make a plan to vote and take advantage of the many options available throughout Will County.” #earlyvoting #willcounty #election

The Citizens Utility Board is encouraging customers to participate as the commission considers Illinois American Water’s request for an additional $129 million in annual revenue. #water #comment

Over the past 15 years, the program has expanded to 38 cohorts and helped more than 700 veterans establish careers in the utility sector, according to the organizations involved. #veterans #umap

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