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Senate Bill 2040 passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly unanimously and was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 1. #towing

“The most critical stage for foundational learning is from birth to age five, and that’s why City Colleges of Chicago is deeply committed to supporting the next generation of early childhood educators,” said Chancellor Juan Salgado. #scholarship

The expansion, scheduled to begin construction this fall, will increase AbbVie’s footprint in Illinois, where the company is headquartered and employs more than 11,000 people. #investment

The “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing model would tie U.S. drug prices to those in foreign countries with different healthcare systems. #healthcare

The inaugural Back to School Huddle & Chalk Walk, part of the district’s Families Matter series, invited parents and guardians to walk their children to school and leave inspirational chalk messages outside school entrances. #chalkwalk

The celebration will feature backpacks, dental hygiene kits, and a giveaway of 5,000 culturally relevant books. #school

“We believe that supporting the mental health and well-being of our students and employees is essential to their success. #mentalhealth

The indictment alleges that the defendants defrauded lenders and the U.S. Small Business Administration of millions of dollars in PPP loans and EIDL funds. #fraud

Parker was elected in November 2024 in an abbreviated campaign prompted by the resignation of  former Will County Clerk Lauren Staley-Ferry. #election

“I’m deeply honored to have earned the endorsement of two true giants – former Secretary of State Jesse White and former Congressman Reverend Bobby Rush – in my campaign for the United States Senate." #endorsement