Politics

“I continue to gain the support of key Republicans in the state and district,” stated Grasso. “I sense our campaign is gaining momentum and I feel extremely good about our chances of success in June.”

“We must stand with our brothers and sisters in labor as they fight for what they deserve." #IBEW #WTTW #monicagordon

She created a legislative housing committee and has passed legislation to expand Medicaid coverage to undocumented seniors, expand affordable housing, and create an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. #tonipreckwinkle #deliaramierez 

This legislation requires the ICC to provide a landowner notice via certified mail, rather than registered mail, of a utility's plan to construct a high voltage electric service line across their property. The cost of certified mail starts at $3.75. #patrickjoyce

“As lifetime FFA member myself, I am proud to champion legislation that has full support across the board,” said Joyce. “FFA taught me so many valuable lessons that I still hold and apply to my life as a farmer and state senator – and I want to provide those same opportunities for other students across our state.” #FFA

Mayor Keith Pekau extended the gratitude of the entire community and proclaimed Monday, March 21, 2022 as Kendall Coyne Schofield Day in the Village of Orland Park.

ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly provided an update on placement of license plate cameras along nearby interstates to catch criminals involved in shootings. There also was discussion of efforts by local task forces on major crimes and carjacking, support needed for local police and anti-violence programs, and discussion about enforcement, funding and potential legislative solutions in Springfield. #isp

“It has been the greatest honor and privilege of my life to serve my community. This weekend, I resigned as CEO of the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership in order to focus on the next stage of my public service..." #chicagocookworkforcepartnership

The Ten Shared Principles were first created by the Illinois NAACP and the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police in 2018 to improve policing throughout the state and ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect by law enforcement.

"Children across Illinois have far too long paid the price for a lack of comprehensive mental and behavioral health care in this state," said State Senator Karina Villa. #children