Politics

"These elder adults are trailblazers in the fight for LGBTQ rights, growing up in an a more hostile time where basic rights were regularly denied based on gender and sexuality," said Governor JB Pritzker. #lgbtq

A summary of the funding requested for each recipient is listed below: #bobbyrush

There are far too many communities throughout the region that simply do not have access to reliable Internet services. #internet

"This is an excellent model of Federal and local forces coordinating efforts, without the need for additional budgets or manpower, to target the most violent offenders and achieve real results in the safety of our communities." #projectexile

"This new law represents another important step to fight crime and advance public safety in Illinois," said Governor JB Pritzker. #retailtheft

"Today is a day for sadness and anger - tomorrow is a day for action." #patdowell

If elected, Alderman Dowel would become the first woman elected to represent the 1st Congressional District. #patdowell

“I would ask the aldermen to approve this tonight because residents can’t wait for help. Residents are waiting for rent help, help with their water, and help with their groceries,” said Jones. #calumetcity

AG: "Because the closed session discussion was plainly improper, this office asks the Board to take appropriate remedial action by voting to release the October 26, 2021, closed session verbatim recording to the public at its next regular meeting." #robbins

“Gun violence has needlessly claimed the lives of too many children, and I have repeatedly introduced this commonsense legislation to prevent more families’ lives being shattered by bullets,” Rep. Rush said. #duckworth #rush