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The stores, operated by Yellow Banana, closed after Save A Lot ended its operating agreement with the company, citing financial challenges that included a sharp decline in SNAP purchases. #grocery #food #centersquare
Supporters say the law expands access to reproductive health care for teens, while opponents argue parents should be involved in those decisions. #parentalrights #brithcontrol #centersquare
Local businesses, organizations and community members are invited to support the event through sponsorships, which begin at $150 and extend to the exclusive Winner's Circle Sponsorship. #sponsorships #kakakee #championship
Op-Ed: “I Hate Illinois Nazis”: Why Bipartisan Opposition to Extremism Matters
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Investigators said the resident was allegedly pepper-sprayed inside his apartment during the incident, and his three-year-old dog was fatally shot. #dupagecounty #naperville #homeinvasion
Plaintiffs suing over the ID requirement to own and possess not just guns but ammunition say it violates their Second and 14th Amendment rights. Attorney Jacob Huebert of the New Civil Liberties Alliance filed the lawsuit in May, saying it’s been around since 1967. #foid #gunlaws #centersquare
Residents, families, community organizations and other stakeholders are invited to attend the free session, regardless of whether they currently participate in Park District programs. #blueisland #park #community
With the state's $2 million investment, Second Story Ranch can begin construction on the facilities needed to serve men recovering from addiction while preparing them for employment and independent living. I truly believe this program will become one of Illinois' premier recovery models because of the leadership, vision and compassion behind it. This investment is about changing lives and strengthening families throughout our region. #patrickjoyce #oped #july
The Democratic Party of Illinois is also encouraging the public to contribute through an online donation registry to help expand the number of families served during the event. #democrats #babyshower #belleville
Will County Clerk Annette Parker announced that her office received two grants totaling $107,620.65 through state programs designed to support local election administration. #willcounty #grant #election