Politics

During the meeting, the board appointed Mercedes Francisco to the alleged vacant board seat created by the board’s unlawful removal of another board member. #EdgarCountyWatchDogs

"Instead of attacking the rights of honest citizens, we call on our colleagues to fulfill their oath of office by standing up for our Constitution even the parts of that document they don’t like.” #guncontrol

The SAFE-T act now includes provisions to allow criminals charged before the effective date on Jan. 1st to be charged under the new SAFE-T Act rules. #safe-tact

The resident stated that the westbound stoplight on Cal Sag Road only has a five-second green light and frequently gets congested. #crestwood

“This is a negotiated plan that will bring needed transparency and clear up issues between municipalities and the utilities that serve their communities,” DeLuca said. #deluca

House Bill 1095 further clarifies and makes consistent all language pertaining to what prosecutors must show to detain an individual, which is that the person poses a real and present threat to any person or the community, based on specific articulable facts of the case.

“Mercedes Francisco is a clear education advocate. With two children enrolled in the district, she will strengthen the district's connection to the interests of parents and provide the type of leadership that the Dolton 149 Board of Education needs,” said Board President Wilbur Tillman #DoltonSchoolBoard149

"Bringing all voices to the table is how we build the path to justice. During the 2022 veto session, lawmakers dug in to collaborate on the work that will drive our state forward." #illinoispolitics

We are also here because JB Pritzker could not figure out how to stop fraud and waste as the state paid out $2 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims. #unemployment

“Gun violence is destroying families and communities from East St. Louis to Highland Park to Chicago, and this moment demands urgency,” said Rep. Morgan. #guncontrol