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As someone who has personally known Norbert A. Simmons, Lorenzo Creighton, and the late Don Barden, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges and triumphs Black pioneers have faced in this industry. #casinos

Pritzker made the announcement Thursday at the same Chicago Park District fieldhouse where he launched his first campaign eight years ago. #campaign

“Today’s decision is a devastating blow to health care access and reproductive freedom, particularly for low-income and rural communities who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving care. #ruling

“I’m grateful that David Axelrod sees in me a leader who can carry that fight forward with passion and with purpose." #endorsement

Treasurer Frerichs Eclipses $5 Billion In Investment Earnings for State Portfolio (Springfield, IL) - Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced that he has made more...

The complaint, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, challenges several actions the administration has taken since Trump returned to office Jan. 20 that involved terminating federal grants that had previously been approved by various agencies. #lawsuit

On July 1, the state will raise taxes on short-term rentals, sports wagering, telecommunications, tobacco and vaping products. #taxes

Alvi caused tens of thousands of claims to be submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Covid-19 tests that were not performed as billed.  #covid

“By leveraging the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to spur millions in private development, we’re offering real housing solutions for working families, seniors, and veterans while creating jobs in construction and revitalizing communities up and down the state.” #taxcredits

The Illinois Explosives Act requires that anyone who purchases, possesses, uses, transfers, stores or disposes of explosives, including display fireworks, must have an explosives license and explosives storage certificate issued by the IDNR. #fireworks