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The Democratic Party of Illinois said the administration's decision to end the subsidies could result in millions of Americans paying hundreds of dollars more each year for prescription medications. #democrats #healthcare #trump

According to the party, volunteers canvassed in every region of the state while Democratic leaders met with residents to discuss issues ahead of the November election. #election #democrats

Benton’s replacement, Jessica Dixon Heitman, was appointed and sworn in to serve the remainder of the term and is on the November midterm ballot. #centersquare #gop #politics

According to Degnen, documenting those costs now will position Cook County to seek reimbursement for taxpayer-funded expenses incurred during the immigration enforcement effort. #reimbursement #immigration #cookcounty

Biggs currently represents the 6th Chicago Public Schools Board District, having been elected in November 2024 with nearly 45% of the vote in a three-way race. The district includes the South Loop, Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Woodlawn and Park Manor neighborhoods. #jessicabiggs #campaign

Cohen said the development would fill a site that has laid dormant for nearly 50 years. “The 78” is being developed by Related Midwest on what Cohen called “a 62-acre hole” in the city grid. #centersquare #stadium #porjects

"The recent removal of the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is a deeply troubling development for local election administrators, including the Cook County Clerk's Office," Gordon said. #cookcounty #monicagordon #election

In a statement, Bally’s Corporation Senior Vice President for Corporate Development Christopher Jewett said the expansion of video gambling terminals represents a significant threat to the city’s long-term financial interests and violates commitments made under the company’s host community agreement with Chicago. #bally's #council #expansion

If the request is granted, it would be yet another extraordinary move in a case that has been full of remarkable twists, especially in the lead-up to its implosion just before it was set to go to trial last month, and the last few weeks of aftermath. #protest #broadbview #capitolnewsillinois

According to the Democratic Party of Illinois, youth volunteers, interns and fellows participated in voter outreach efforts across the state, knocking on more than 6,000 doors and engaging voters ahead of the November election. #democrats #youth #political