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“With Donald Trump’s tariffs hyper-charging inflation and the costs of groceries, property taxes and everyday items on the rise, the last thing working-class and poor communities in Chicago, the Southland and Central Illinois need is another shock to their pocketbooks from utility costs,” Preston said in a statement. #consumer #energy

The Bus Priority Corridor Study builds on the Better Streets for Buses Plan, a long-term framework for improving Chicago’s streets and bus infrastructure. #cta #bus

The program is expected to assist many of the 153,000 federal employees living and working in Illinois, though it remains unclear how many have missed paychecks since the shutdown began Oct. 1. #loan

The ongoing federal government shutdown has disrupted funding for the program, putting millions nationwide at risk — including roughly 50,329 people in Preston’s 16th Senate District, which spans parts of Chicago’s South Side and surrounding communities. #snap

All donations will go toward helping local families ensure their children have gifts to open this holiday season. #donations

St. Peters said Trump’s recent push to import beef from Argentina, meant to lower grocery costs, is instead hurting farmers: cattle prices drop up to 12% while grocery prices rise. #beef

The partnership is designed to make higher education more accessible and affordable while creating a seamless transition from a two-year to a four-year degree. #partnership #college

Niemerg is calling for the repeal of the state’s TRUST Act, which restricts local police from cooperating with federal immigration enforcement in certain cases. #crash #sanctuary

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