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Housing advocates say the move represents one of the state’s most significant affordable housing investments in recent years and will help support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Illinois. #budget #affordablehousing #taxcredit

“We're going to make sure that our constitution is upheld, meaning that only citizens of the United States are voting. That's the most important thing we can do to protect the integrity of our election,” Mullin said. #election #dhs #centersquare

"Let me be clear that hate has no home here in Illinois," Pritzker wrote. "This symbol has one purpose: to stir up intimidation and terror. We will not be silent — those responsible must be held accountable." #jbpritzker #grantpark #centersquare

The price decrease for Illinois, however, month-over-month was roughly 80 cents – a larger shift than the 56-cents difference in the national average, according to AAA. #gas #prices #centersquare

In a statement released Thursday, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez extended Juneteenth wishes to residents across the state and emphasized the party's commitment to protecting civil rights and promoting inclusion. #juneteenth #democrats #anniversary

If the request is granted, it would be yet another extraordinary move in a case that has been full of remarkable twists, especially in the lead-up to its implosion just before it was set to go to trial last month, and the last few weeks of aftermath. #protest #broadbview #capitolnewsillinois

Ernest Galvan, a lawyer representing the group in its lawsuit against Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Health and its director, told The Center Square the group is challenging the law for its lack of compliance with the U.S. Constitution and Americans with Disabilities Act. #disability #rights #centersquare

Organizers say the gathering will provide an opportunity for residents to celebrate both the Summer Solstice and Father's Day through outdoor activities focused on reflection, restoration and community engagement. #forestpreserve #summersolstice

According to the Democratic Party of Illinois, youth volunteers, interns and fellows participated in voter outreach efforts across the state, knocking on more than 6,000 doors and engaging voters ahead of the November election. #democrats #youth #political

The DuPage County Sheriff's Office is joining the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies across Illinois participating in the annual holiday enforcement campaign. #safety #july4th #dupagecounty