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Preston, who has been a vocal opponent of proposals to redraw Illinois’ congressional districts mid-decade, framed the pause as a stand against what he described as national efforts by President Donald Trump and Republican-led states to weaken minority representation through gerrymandering. #civilrights #

Stratton, who currently serves as Illinois’ lieutenant governor, spoke about her experience balancing leadership and family life, while outlining her platform to strengthen policies that support working mothers across Illinois. #mothers

State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin praised Kelly’s record of leadership, saying, “Robin Kelly has forged an experienced and proven path at every level of government that I admire and follow. #endorse #bid

Her campaign for county commissioner centers on three key priorities: improving infrastructure, expanding access to healthcare, and creating good-paying jobs for working families. #petitions

Preston’s 16th District will see four projects totaling more than $2.2 million in the coming year. #infrastructure

The Trump administration has claimed the only way to protect immigration agents from protesters that DHS officials have called “violent” and “rioters” is by deploying the National Guard. #testify #borderpatrol

Hosted by Pastor Marvin Hunter, the discussion aims to address long-standing concerns about funding disparities within District 299 — the boundary that encompasses Chicago’s public school system. #discussion #cps

The funds, awarded to 30 housing counseling agencies across the state, aim to help residents build credit, understand the homebuying process, and maintain long-term financial stability. counseling

The initiative, known as Next Gen, offers both for-profit and nonprofit developers specialized training in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program — a key federal tool used to finance affordable housing projects. #housing

According to Rodriguez, federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) detained at least seven residents in the predominantly Latino neighborhood — including multiple U.S. citizens. #detained