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“Coroners are critical in assisting law enforcement and our judicial system,” Joyce said. “By taking care of these employees we can prevent turnover and burnout.” #mentalhealth #senatebill #patrickjoyce

The main bill the coalition wants passed is SB 3277, which would create a program to automatically give recipients seeing a change or stop in federal benefits a one-time payment of $600 – representing about three months worth of the average SNAP subsidy. #snap #centersquare

“These investments will allow communities across Illinois to expand their events and festivals, promote one-of-a-kind destinations, and draw visitors from near and far to our great state.”#pritzker #grants

The proposal would extend coverage to include rehabilitative services, which are often needed by individuals who develop or continue to experience speech challenges later in life. #measure #speech #coverage

Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey said in a social media post it was wrong for the president to mock the pope and to post an image of himself appearing to be like Jesus Christ. #trump #pope #centersquare

The site sits just north of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway and near the Arboretum of South Barrington shopping center, making it a prime location for commercial redevelopment. #southbarrington #allstate #development

Those selected for the role will attend the FAA Academy in Oklahoma City for approximately three months of paid training. #hiring #airtraffic #event

This round will distribute approximately $466,000 to between 16 and 20 projects focused on community-based environmental improvements and job training. #planting #faithinplace #grants

Organizers describe the initiative as one of the most expansive efforts to ensure Illinois’ role in the semiquincentennial celebration is inclusive and representative of communities statewide. #anniversary #stories

Housing advocates say a mix of rising construction costs, elevated interest rates and limited public funding has made it increasingly difficult to complete affordable housing developments—even when federal assistance is available. #housing #tax #