Politics

Advocates urged the inclusion of a bill (SB3774 Aquino/ HB4920 Ammons) that would expand Earned Income Credit (EIC) eligibility, include a new state Child Tax Credit, and increase the amount of credit available to each low-income filer. #earnedincometaxcredit

“I think those two men need to sit down and talk things out and have the developer there. If there is something that the developer has done, then there is something that can be straightened out,” said Bradley, who is a community activist. #BradleyReport

“We are concerned about violence and concerned about our children being gunned down. We have innocent lives that we are losing,” said Bonk #PatriciaBonk

“This is no longer a potential crisis. It is impacting schools in our region on a daily basis,” said Walsh, Will County Regional Office of Education superintendent. #IARSS

“The truck driving shortage has been around for decades,” said Headley, vice president of investment relations at XPO Logistics, Inc #XPOLogistics

“Whenever I worked in these restaurants I always fell in the meat area of the kitchen. I would be responsible for the butchery, sauce making and cooking of meats." #StationOne

"Justice Breyer is an acknowledged scholar of the law and has more than earned our respect and tranquility in his retirement,” said Cruz. #RobCruz

“It’s about doing everything in our power to let these kids know that there is somebody out there that cares about them,” said Wilkes. #HazelCrest

“The American Rescue Plan Act has been instrumental in providing funds to cities and townships throughout the 16th District,” said Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar. #FrankAguilar

“I am very humbled by the growing support for our campaign. There is a lot of work to be done on this campaign and in Congress. I am so grateful to have the help of so many folks,” said Pat Dowell. #DowellforCongress