BIG Grant

Politics

Sheehan Praises State Grant Program for Dramatic Drop in Auto Thefts, Carjackings

Silence DoGood - October 22, 2025

“We’re seeing crime numbers drop thanks to smart investments in technology and multi-agency collaboration.” #grant

Community

Audit Reveals COVID Grant Dollars Given to Ineligible Illinois Applicants

Silence DoGood - February 20, 2024

Officials from DCEO said because of the amount of funds, it had to bring in an outside vendor and they could do this under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. #businessinterruptiongrants

Politics

Audit of Pritzker’s BIG Program Gives GOP Concerns Over Management of Migrant Health Subsidies

Silence DoGood - May 29, 2023

State Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb, said the governor’s track record on managing programs causes concern. #BIGgrant

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