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Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said the event represented a new effort by the party to engage directly with communities across the state. #dpi #babyshower #metroeast

Preston, D-Chicago, said the town hall will provide an opportunity to update constituents on his work during the legislative session while hearing directly from residents about their priorities. #townhall #fishfry #16thdistrict

According to the party, 45% of parents nationwide expect to take on debt to pay for back-to-school purchases this year. The release also cites rising prices for breakfast foods and notes that gasoline in Illinois continues to average more than $4.33 per gallon. #school #taxrelief #democrats

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

The production stars Carmen Berkeley, Ariana Burks, Andrea Ferro and Jacqueline Guillén. Understudies will be announced at a later date. #goodmantheatre #comic #production

With the state's $2 million investment, Second Story Ranch can begin construction on the facilities needed to serve men recovering from addiction while preparing them for employment and independent living. I truly believe this program will become one of Illinois' premier recovery models because of the leadership, vision and compassion behind it. This investment is about changing lives and strengthening families throughout our region. #patrickjoyce #oped #july

The governor opened the conversation by touching on a hot button issue in the recent legislative session – data center power usage and the POWER Act, which didn’t make it through to passing in Springfield. #pritzker #climate #centersquare

The Democratic Party of Illinois contends that the conflict with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and increased government spending. #trump #gas #iran

The funding will benefit local high schools, including George Washington High School and St. Francis De Sales High School, by expanding STEM curriculum, classroom technology and educator training. #psiquantum #funding #southchicago

The Liberty Justice Center sued the federal government alongside small businesses, arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The group won their lawsuit Feb 20. #jbpritzker #tariffs #centersquare