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Poll Finds Broad Support in Chicago for Higher Taxes on Large Corporations to Fund Schools

The results come as city officials and alderpersons continue to debate budget priorities, including proposals related to school funding, social services, and a potential reinstatement of a corporate head tax. #taxes #poll

Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Illinois to Honor Former Vice President Cheney

Cheney, who served as vice president under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009, was a prominent figure in national security and defense policy during his time in office. #vicepresident #flag #dickcheney

Birth to Five Illinois Launches Statewide Family Leadership Council to Strengthen Parent Voice

Birth to Five Illinois leaders say the statewide council will ensure that families who directly use early childhood services continue to shape how those programs are implemented and improved across the state. #council #parent

Illinois Celebrates Adoptive Families During Adoption Awareness Month

To celebrate the month, courts across Illinois will host special Adoption Day ceremonies to finalize adoptions and honor families who are expanding through adoption. #adoption

Gun Violence Prevention Group Grades Illinois Lawmakers on 2025 Gun Safety Record

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“Our Gun Safety Report Card helps the public understand which lawmakers supported reforms to save lives — and which lawmakers sided with the gun lobby instead." #gunsafety #report

Nearly 8,000 Runners Celebrate Culture and Community at Pilsen’s 18th Annual Carrera de los Muertos 5K

“At a time when so many across our city are living in fear, this record-breaking turnout is a powerful reminder of our community’s unity and resilience.” #race

Lawsuit alleges ICE detainees denied access to counsel while held in ‘inhumane’ conditions

Undocumented immigrants languish for days in squalid conditions with little food or water, sometimes so overcrowded that there’s barely enough room to lay on the floor, according to the complaint. #detained #ice

CTA, CDOT Seek Public Input on Bus Corridor Upgrades to Improve Speed, Safety, and Access

The Bus Priority Corridor Study builds on the Better Streets for Buses Plan, a long-term framework for improving Chicago’s streets and bus infrastructure. #cta #bus

Kennedy-King College, Purdue Northwest Launch Partnership to Expand Construction Management Education

The partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable while creating a seamless transition from a two-year to a four-year degree. #partnership #college

Women for Juliana Hosts Fireside Chat on Motherhood, Leadership, and Policy

Stratton, who currently serves as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, spoke about her experience balancing leadership and family life, while outlining her platform to strengthen policies that support working mothers across Illinois. #mothers

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