With funds received through its contract with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Birth to Five Illinois currently supports 40 Local Early Childhood Collaborations. #childhood
In response to last year’s initial cuts, AISWCD launched a statewide petition campaign to restore SWCD operations funding, with a goal of collecting at least 100 signatures from each district. #underfund
State Rep. John Cabello, R-Machesney Park, a law enforcement officer, noted that while ordinances can help, most investigations begin with tips or complaints, not routine licensing checks. #trafficking
“This will be a difficult summer for far too many customers, and we urge ComEd to do everything possible to work with people so they stay safe, cool and connected this summer,” CUB Executive Director Sarah Moskowitz said. #electric
“We support Representative Ford’s continued leadership in providing a workable regulatory framework to protect kids and to expand equitable access within both Illinois’ hemp and cannabis industry,” said Justin Ward, President of ILHAA. #cannabis
“The Democrats are doing what they always do – waiting until the last minute to present a budget and force through more tax increases to pay for their out-of-control spending." #budget
“Thanks to organizations like Vermilion Advantage, and support from the Federal Grant Support Program, businesses in Vermilion County will benefit for years to come from the recruitment plan created through this initiative.” #grant
Vendor Summits are key components in the State’s efforts to diversify its vendor pool and provide equitable access to contracting opportunities for small, minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, and other disadvantaged firms – including firms owned or operated by people with disabilities. #networking
“Illinois continues to receive strong bids from the bond market, amid the economic uncertainty being created on the federal level,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #epa