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House Bill 5875 makes it a Class 4 felony for any person who is not a citizen of the United States to knowingly register to vote in an election including municipal elections and anyone who knowingly registers a person to vote who is not a citizen of the United States would also face a Class 4 felony charge. #election
This incentive makes it easier for developers to keep affordable housing in working-class neighborhoods around Cook County, and to build new affordable housing where it’s most needed,” said Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. #housing
"This event showcases the intersection of our Criminal Justice Program’s academic rigor and hands-on learning experiences," said Prof. Becky Walters, J.D., SSC’s Criminal Justice Program Coordinator. #criminaljustice
Governor Pritzker and the legislature invested more than $85 million in infrastructure improvements to address years of deferred maintenance throughout the fairgrounds. #statefair
“The combination of all the different taxes Illinoisans pay show that their burden overall really takes a chunk of change out of their dollars.” #taxes