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Parker said her office has been in communication with the Illinois State Board of Elections’ director of election operations and is following state recommendations while the county evaluates necessary upgrades. #mobiledriver #licenses

At the high school level, just 32% of low-income 11th graders read at grade level and 17% proved to be competent in math. #tests #students

The report notes that the Schaumburg Democrat’s donor list includes venture capitalist and Trump adviser Marc Andreessen; Heritage Foundation senior adviser Michael Pillsbury, a Project 2025 contributor; and Shyam Sankar, a Trump adviser and major Republican donor. #trump #donors #campaign

The National League of Cities represents more than 19,000 municipalities nationwide and advocates for local government priorities in Washington, D.C. Board members help shape the organization’s strategic direction and meet three times a year, in March, June and November. #broadview #nlc #citysummit

It was an embarrassing gaffe which Austin owned and for which he apologized - and offered his resignation, which rightfully was refused. #oped #racism #willepreston

Chicago’s proposed ordinance would prohibit the sale of all hemp-derived products citywide. On Wednesday, the City Council’s Committee on License and Consumer Protection advanced the measure on a 10–6 vote, sending it to the full council for consideration. #prohibition #ban

Cook County, State Partner to Help Residents Prepare for REAL ID Requirements (Cook County, IL) - With a new federal penalty set to take...

All donated items will be distributed to local families facing hardship during the cold-weather months. #coats #donations

Federal officials portrayed the guilty plea as a significant win in the United States’ ongoing efforts to dismantle the Sinaloa Cartel, long considered one of the most powerful and violent drug trafficking organizations in the world. #guilty #elchapo

“This new investment supports key industries while giving Illinoisans the skills and opportunities they need to succeed.” #jobs #funding