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“I want the Christians and pastors in this country, and the religious community in general, to know they have a warrior who is fighting on their behalf to protect their First Amendment rights,” he said. “This is not over.” #dismissal #case

The proposed ordinance would bar licensed businesses—and their employees or agents—from possessing, selling or distributing any hemp-derived cannabinoid products on their premises. #hemp #ban

They argued that policies supported by the governor, particularly the SAFE-T Act, have weakened accountability in the justice system. #violent #lawmakers

The distribution coincides with the Village’s annual Thanksgiving food giveaway. #thanksgiving #giveaway

November is also a time to look ahead. Our communities are still recovering from years of economic strain, and programs like SNAP and LIHEAP remain vital safety nets. #oped #november

In the afternoon, Kneeland Youngblood, chairman and CEO of Pharos Capital Group, traveled to Chicago to visit the civil rights leader. #jessejackson #health

ISBE board members were briefed on the funding requests during their monthly meeting Thursday in Chicago. #funding #schools

Logan Correctional Center in Logan County is slated for a major rebuild as part of a statewide effort to modernize aging prisons, but the facility’s future location and timeline remain uncertain, raising concerns among local leaders about jobs and economic impact. #youth #housing

“The SAFE-T Act is designed to give judges the ability to keep people in jail who they think are potentially dangerous for the community,” Pritzker said. #safe-t # fire

Jackson, 83, has been hospitalized in recent days but remains in stable condition, the family said. #jessejackson #clintons