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Amid a backdrop where the city is facing a mounting budget crisis that could lead to its first shutdown in history if a new spending plan is not approved by the end of the year, Johnson recently held a news conference touting Mapp’s formal installation as program director. #re-entry

Grant applications will be competitively scored based on funding justification, projects located in environmental justice areas of concern, energy burden, areas of co-op or municipally owned electric, and partnerships between local units of governments and organizations, or where planning benefits multiple communities. #grant

"A lot of people have viewed this case as being about cannabis rights. I’ve never viewed it as that, it is more important than that. It’s a case about our constitutional rights." #search

“I hope this grant shows that our commitment to helping provide funding to departments across the state continues and that we hear your need. I can’t thank Governor JB Pritzker enough for his support of the fire service through programs such as this.” #firemarshal

“Seeing our school communities create thoughtful and inclusive holiday celebrations is a testament to the social-emotional learning taking place at CPS,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #cps

In August, ICAC Unit investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a social media app user who uploaded and shared more than a dozen files  containing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). #possession

“Our Community Rewards Partner Program provides Bally’s Rewards cardholders more value for their visit while enhancing their experience by extending it to other top-tier Chicago establishments,” said Monica Scott, Vice President of Community Engagement. #casino

Candidates were nominated at the Republican Caucus on December 3, which was possibly the first Republican Caucus ever to take place in Thornton Township in its history. #politics #thorntontownship

While we deeply sympathize with the plight of those seeking a better life, compassion must be balanced with practical governance. We can no longer ignore this crisis. #migrants

Before joining the governor’s office in 2022, Ramos served as vice president of public policy, research, and advocacy at Illinois Action for Children, a nonprofit advocacy and research organization that focuses on child care and early childhood education. #education