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House Passes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley Congressional Gold Medal Act

“The gruesome and unjust murder of Emmett Till serves as one of the most well-known examples of a lynching in American history,” said Rep. Rush. #emmetttill

Joyce Reminds Residents of IDOT’s Winter Road Conditions Map Ahead of Winter Storm

“With the winter months here, drivers need to be aware of road conditions before traveling,” said Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex). #senatorjoyce

Frances Orenic Joins the Illinois AFL-CIO

"We are confident that Frances will bring a unique perspective to the table and ensure that we are building coalitions to advance the needs of working Illinoisans.” #aflcio

Financial Impact from Illinois’ No Cash Bail Discussed

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The lawsuit alleges the SAFE-T Act violates the separation of powers and improperly amended the state Constitution. #safetact

‘Over-Policed’ Minority Communities Object to Illinois’ Proposed Gun Ban Penalties

Gun-owner rights groups have indicated they’re not negotiating on the bill and are ready to sue. #assaultweapon

Governor Pritzker Issues Proclamation of Passage for Workers’ Rights Amendment

Governor Pritzker issued a proclamation announcing passage of the amendment and joined labor leaders and legislators in celebrating the achievement. #workersrights

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller Applauds First Payments for Participants in Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot

"I’m proud of my work on the Cook County Board in recent years to establish this program and ensure those in the Southland and the county as a whole have the necessary resources to thrive, and I look forward to seeing its success." #promisepilot

Tillman Pushes State to Release $4.7 Million OK’d to Fix Dolton 149 Schools Board Chief Pledges to “Deepen Engagement” with District Parents

“Replacing the 50-year-old windows in the school buildings will ensure that each classroom has circulation of fresh air, that classrooms are warm in the winter and cool in the early summer months,” said Tillman. #WilburTillman

Lt. Gov. Stratton Thanks Biden for the Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act

"It affirms the humanity of all people and validates the right of every person to love freely and be protected from gender and racial discrimination." #respectformarriage

Tinley Park Student Reaghan Monahan Saves Lives, Appears on Drew Barrymore Show, Receives Car

Reaghan’s mother suffered a seizure on a local expressway while returning from a volleyball game.  The seizure caused her foot to lock onto the gas pedal

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