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Lawmakers say the system is under strain as data center growth accelerates faster than new power generation can come online, raising both reliability concerns and electricity prices. #lawmakers #data #costs

Chicago Public Schools ranks third in the nation in total number of National Board Certified Teachers, with nearly 3,000 educators holding the credential. #education #teachers #certified

In a statement, the Illinois Freedom Caucus said Higgins’ victory shows that Republican voters are prioritizing issues such as lower taxes, fiscal responsibility and parental rights. #primary #freedomcaucus #victory

Critics point to financial data suggesting 340B-participating hospitals in Illinois report significantly higher average patient revenues than non-participating hospitals. #drug #proposals #critics

The campaign highlighted its reliance on volunteers and neighborhood-level outreach, including door-to-door canvassing and mutual aid efforts aimed at assisting residents in need. #democrat #victory #election

“With Trump-aligned super PACs spending millions of dollars to buy this and other seats across Illinois, every voter should be deeply concerned.” #primary #pac #spending

The state’s tax filing deadline remains Wednesday, April 15, and IDOR recommends that taxpayers mail returns earlier than usual to ensure they arrive on time. #taxes #postal #filings

The proposal comes amid a surge in outside spending in Illinois political races during the current election cycle. According to campaign finance reports cited by Ventura, the American Future PAC alone has spent about $2.6 million on legislative races. #elections #corporate #amendment

The fly-around had been planned as a daylong tour aimed at energizing voters across several regions of Illinois as the campaign heads into the final stretch of the election season. #virtual #campaign #flyaround

“I believe Donna Miller will work hard for the best interests of the 2nd Congressional District as she has already as Cook County commissioner,” Singleton said in a statement. #endorsements #election #race