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The $600,000 grant will be used to make improvements at Centennial East, one of Oak Lawn’s most heavily used parks. #improvements #park #grant

Trump credited the enforcement of federal immigration law for what he called “record low” crime numbers across the U.S. #chicagocrime #pritzker #trump

One of the key reforms being pushed is the creation of a countywide assessment manual with binding standards. #cookcounty #propertytax #

Reading letters from loved ones on a tablet, they said, was not the same as being able to hold the real thing. #mail #prison #corrections

Chicago Flips Red founder Zoe Leigh called for a forensic audit of Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Teachers Union and the Chicago Board of Education. #

The workforce development rankings are based on an updated index that measures factors such as educational credentials, technical skills, productivity and return on investment for both workers and employers. #ranking #midwest

Steele said the event is designed to help residents better understand their rights and the steps involved in appealing an assessment. #niles #tax

In announcing his candidacy, Adamczyk emphasized what he described as a service-oriented approach to politics, saying his involvement has been driven by consistency and community needs rather than personal political ambition. #bid #secretaryofstate

“For a president who claims to be for law and order, it’s clear that is not a priority unless it benefits him,” Miller said. #capitol #insurrection #trump

The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program