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Ramos, a Sterling firefighter, died after falling through the floor of a burning home during a December 2021 fire. The IL OSHA investigation identified key safety lessons that are now being used as part of this new training module. #firefighters #training

The program is expected to assist many of the 153,000 federal employees living and working in Illinois, though it remains unclear how many have missed paychecks since the shutdown began Oct. 1. #loan

The ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted funding for the program, putting millions nationwide at risk — including roughly 50,329 people in Preston’s 16th Senate District, which spans parts of Chicago’s South Side and surrounding communities. #snap

All donations will go toward helping local families ensure their children have gifts to open this holiday season. #donations

St. Peters said Trump’s recent push to import beef from Argentina, meant to lower grocery costs, is instead hurting farmers: cattle prices drop up to 12% while grocery prices rise. #beef

Her campaign for county commissioner centers on three key priorities: improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and creating good-paying jobs for working families. #petitions

When a child goes missing, the agency told The Center Square it reports the matter to local law enforcement, the caseworker provides as much identifying information as possible, to include finger prints if available, and they contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, among other steps. #children

The community event, hosted in partnership with Will County Board Member Jim Richmond and Mokena Mayor George Metanias, offers residents a secure way to dispose of personal documents while also giving back to local families in need. #fooddrive

The lieutenant governor candidate said he and the campaign team are relying on faith and community support as they process the tragedy. #aarondelmar #darrenbailey #zachbailey

According to Rodriguez, federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained at least seven residents in the predominantly Latino neighborhood — including multiple U.S. citizens. #detained