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Most Illinois communities still losing population

Glenn Minnis | The Center Square -
McLaughlin said it’s not just smaller cities in Illinois seeing people leave, Chicago also lost more than 27,000 residents in 2024 compared to April 2020 levels. #population
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IDPH Recommends Testing of Private Water Wells in Areas with Elevated PFAS Levels in Community Water Systems

Silence DoGood -
Illinois EPA recently sent notices to 47 CWS, and 10 CWS with emergency connections, around the state whose systems indicated levels of PFAS in excess of groundwater quality standards. #water
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Crawford Helps Expand Awareness of Advisory for Missing Persons with Disabilities

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 "When someone with a developmental or physical disability goes missing, bringing them home becomes all the more critical," Crawford said. #awareness
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Westchester to Celebrate Juneteenth with Two-Day Community Event

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“This celebration is about honoring history, embracing unity, and celebrating the strength of our community,” said Victoria Vann, Organizer and Westchester Village Trustee. #event
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Veterans’ food aid sparks debate over $300B Farm Bill cuts

Catrina Barker | The Center Square -
The fund aims to boost public and private investment in clean energy and climate projects, including those benefiting agricultural producers. #farm
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Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield

Andrew Adams | Capitol News Illinois -
Increasing energy prices are causing alarm among some consumer advocates and state policymakers, who worry that the long-term problems underlying the rising costs could lead to even higher prices or rolling blackouts. #electric
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IL woman who missed 8 court dates petitions Supreme Court for jail release

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
“It’s not the role of judges to rebound policy considerations because they think missing court is more serious than the legislature does,” said Assistant Public Defender Rebecca Cohen. #court
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Joyce-led Measure to Expand Hunting Permit Eligibility Passes Senate

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“This legislation would clear up the red tape stopping hunters from getting the permits they deserve,” said Joyce (D-Essex). #hunting
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Calls to freeze IL’s annual gas tax increase set to go up again July 1

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
Revenue generated from motor fuel taxes is primarily dedicated to funding transportation-related infrastructure, but Ravi Mishra, policy analyst with the Illinois Policy Institute, said Illinoisans are not getting their money’s worth. #gas
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From Classroom to Crisis Response: PSC’s EMT Program Makes a Life-Saving Impact

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On a visit to the Matteson Community Center, Brian and his wife, Shaneka, watched helplessly as a lifeguard pulled their son from the pool after he suffered an asthma attack. #crisis
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