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Amid a backdrop where the city is facing a mounting budget crisis that could lead to its first shutdown in history if a new spending plan is not approved by the end of the year, Johnson recently held a news conference touting Mapp’s formal installation as program director. #re-entry

Grant applications will be competitively scored based on funding justification, projects located in environmental justice areas of concern, energy burden, areas of co-op or municipally owned electric, and partnerships between local units of governments and organizations, or where planning benefits multiple communities. #grant

"A lot of people have viewed this case as being about cannabis rights. I’ve never viewed it as that, it is more important than that. It’s a case about our constitutional rights." #search

“I hope this grant shows that our commitment to helping provide funding to departments across the state continues and that we hear your need. I can’t thank Governor JB Pritzker enough for his support of the fire service through programs such as this.” #firemarshal

The "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" mobilization was carried out by DuPage County Sheriff's Office in collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce fatalities. #enforcement

While we deeply sympathize with the plight of those seeking a better life, compassion must be balanced with practical governance. We can no longer ignore this crisis. #migrants

Before joining the governor’s office in 2022, Ramos served as vice president of public policy, research, and advocacy at Illinois Action for Children, a nonprofit advocacy and research organization that focuses on child care and early childhood education. #education

The EWC will serve as the epicenter for education professionals and offer curated resources, practical guidance, technology, employment supports, and examples of innovation to inform the advancement of educators in Chicago and around the state of Illinois. #education

The Clerk’s Office is a critical element of the justice system, overseeing records for all criminal, civil, juvenile and traffic courtrooms and helping to serve the judiciary, attorneys and the public in managing and accessing the courts. #justice

Under the SAFE-T Act, the State must file a petition to detain an offender before the court can consider it. A judge can no longer hold someone pretrial absent a prosecutor requesting it. #policy