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Federal law still requires asylum seekers to wait six months after filing their claim before they can apply for a work permit, officially known as an Employment Authorization Document... #migrants

With inflation at a 40-year high, she said that building and repair costs are high, and that is having an impact on insurance costs across the nation. #insurance

One example of inequality is the property tax rate in predominantly white Winnetka being around 8% while in predominantly Black Harvey, it’s around 26%. #wealthgap

The upcoming Harvey Lofts building, an innovative 51-unit residential complex, is strategically positioned in close proximity to the South Suburban region's vital transportation hub. #harvey

The Strong Communities Program is designed to support local revitalization efforts and attract further investment in communities that may lack the resources needed to tackle vacant, abandoned and deteriorated properties. #revitalization

According to the local ordinance, the owner of the license can request a hearing within the seven-day suspension. #vaping

National Hispanic Heritage Month was founded to celebrate the heritage and culture of Hispanic and Latine communities... #hispanicheritage

The anticipated grant amounts of $50,000 to $80,000 will allow recipients to focus on the needs identified at the local level within their own communities. #birthtofive #earlychildhood

The task force is responsible for discovering the steps Illinois can take to assist local governments to recruit and retain public employee firefighters and paramedics... #firefighter #paramedic

Invest in Cook has awarded $56.4 million in grants for a total of 243 projects throughout Cook County since its inception in 2017. #nvestInCook