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“We're excited to co-host this event, bringing dozens of employers together in one room so jobseekers who walk in with ambition and hope can walk out with a job offer,” Leerhsen said. “That's what real opportunity looks like.” #cta #career #fair

The bill expands affordable housing and reentry services for people leaving Illinois prisons, aiming to improve long-term outcomes by reducing homelessness and recidivism. #bill #housing #prison

Barbara Flynn Currie, 40-year veteran of Illinois House, trailblazer for women in Springfield, dies - (via Capitol News Illinois) - CHICAGO - Barbara Flynn Currie,...

Students and program leaders say the scholarship has had a significant impact on participants by reducing financial barriers and expanding opportunities. #students #scholarships #malcolmx

“This bill gives people more time to get back on their feet while making sure the system is more transparent and fair when properties do have to be sold.” #senatebill #propertytax #williepreston

The events will showcase a variety of classes, including super stock, modified and farm stock vehicles. #tickets #sale #illinoisstatefair

“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of the New Dem Action Fund,” Miller said in a statement. #endorsement #donnamiller #congress

“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