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Broadview Tackles $500,000 of Unpaid Water Bills, Implements Shutoff Policy

Effective June 1, 2025, the Village will begin shutting off water service to accounts with outstanding balances over $100. #waterbills

Joyce Working to Save the Illinois Harness Racing Industry

Senate Bill 1473 would change current law and establish a deadline for the development of an additional harness race track and horse racetrack casino, or racino, in Cook County’s south suburbs. #racing

IL Freedom Caucus Proposes Changes To SB1988, Community College Baccalaureate Bill

Last week Amendment #2 to SB1988 was filed, gutting the previous bill and adding the language for these programs. #bill

Joyce Launches Annual Summer Book Club

“Book clubs build strong reading habits, research skills and lead to student achievement,” said Joyce (D-Essex). #books

Most Illinois communities still losing population

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

IDPH Recommends Testing of Private Water Wells in Areas with Elevated PFAS Levels in Community Water Systems

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

Crawford Helps Expand Awareness of Advisory for Missing Persons with Disabilities

 "When someone with a developmental or physical disability goes missing, bringing them home becomes all the more critical," Crawford said. #awareness

Westchester to Celebrate Juneteenth with Two-Day Community Event

“This celebration is about honoring history, embracing unity, and celebrating the strength of our community,” said Victoria Vann, Organizer and Westchester Village Trustee. #event

Veterans’ food aid sparks debate over $300B Farm Bill cuts

The fund aims to boost public and private investment in clean energy and climate projects, including those benefiting agricultural producers. #farm

Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield

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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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