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Department of Employment Security faces questions about fraud recoveries (via The Center Square) – The director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security says...

Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while  also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped

State officials say the results reflect ongoing efforts to expand vaccine access and provide consistent, science-based guidance to families. #vaccinations #schools

While containing a swath of different measures, the legislation was backed by many lawmakers and agricultural groups seeking to address rising costs, growing economic concerns, and other difficulties farmers face across the country. #farm #bill

Jassac Hosts Expungement and Second Chance Event in Joliet, Serving Dozens With Legal and Community Support (Will County) - The Joliet Area/South Suburban Alumnae...

The events coincided with the third annual Inside Literary Prize, a national award judged exclusively by incarcerated readers. #libraries #reading #idoc

According to officials, the Decatur Fire Department has installed more than 1,000 alarms across 602 households, helping protect 1,318 residents since joining the program. #alarms #firesafety #decatur

Illinois Adds Jobs in March as Unemployment Rate Edges Higher (Springfield, IL) - Illinois added jobs in March, but the state’s unemployment rate ticked...

“For decades, Section 2 has been the primary tool used to ensure that when representation is drawn unfairly, there is a clear path to hold it accountable,” Gordon said in the statement. #cookcounty #votignrights #ruling

While exports surged, domestic stocks of crude oil, gasoline, and diesel fell sharply. Before the war began in the Middle East, which closed the Strait of Hormuz to most ship traffic, global oil and motor fuels markets were awash in supply. #gas #prices #oil