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Next Gen is an opportunity for emerging developers across Illinois to gain knowledge in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) industry by providing access to affordable housing development training and project-specific technical assistance. #housing

“Seeing our school communities create thoughtful and inclusive holiday celebrations is a testament to the social-emotional learning taking place at CPS,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #cps

“Our Community Rewards Partner Program provides Bally’s Rewards cardholders more value for their visit while enhancing their experience by extending it to other top-tier Chicago establishments,” said Monica Scott, Vice President of Community Engagement. #casino

Under the SAFE-T Act, the State must file a petition to detain an offender before the court can consider it. A judge can no longer hold someone pretrial absent a prosecutor requesting it. #policy

The state’s winter weather rule offers peace-of-mind for individuals and families who might otherwise be struggling to stay warm during the coldest months of the year,” said ICC Chairman Doug Scott. #rule

“This time of year, as holiday shopping begins and Black Friday and Cyber Monday online sales tend to hit record highs, there is often an increased risk of cybercriminals taking advantage of unsuspecting shoppers.” #holiday

The sentence was announced by Morris Pasqual, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI.  #fbi

“We are so grateful that the Bureau has been selected for this prestigious award for its commendable efforts in leading our Manufacturing Reinvented program,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. #award

In the public release of the plan at the organization’s Joint Annual Conference held in Chicago on November 22-24, the leaders of the five organizations stated, “We have to acknowledge that students learn best, and educators teach most effectively, when they feel safe and connected to one another and to their communities. #vision

As Commissioner, I’ve championed and secured $1 million in funding for accessible doula services, and I’m grateful that our County Health System is taking this issue on. #health