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“This project reflects the power of partnership and our commitment to ensuring that health equity isn’t an aspiration—it’s a reality.” #health #youth

The Illinois Freedom Caucus said the short-term funding measure prevents Democrats from pushing through a larger spending package before the holidays and maintains current discretionary spending levels first set in 2023. #governmentshutdown

“With Donald Trump’s tariffs hyper-charging inflation and the costs of groceries, property taxes and everyday items on the rise, the last thing working-class and poor communities in Chicago, the Southland and Central Illinois need is another shock to their pocketbooks from utility costs,” Preston said in a statement. #consumer #energy

The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible healthcare organizations at significantly reduced prices. #drugs

The study, Divided Waters, examines the Lake Michigan Service Area, which spans 284 municipalities across seven counties and serves more than 5.5 million residents. #watersystem

He warned that the shutdown will hit the most vulnerable Americans hardest, including families relying on SNAP benefits, seniors waiting on Social Security claims, and federal workers facing missed paychecks. #shutdown

The biennial report, The State We’re In 2025, tracks 15 years of data on funding, enrollment, staffing, affordability, and student outcomes from early childhood through higher education. #mentalhealth

“To blame President Trump for Illinois’ budget problems is like blaming the White Sox’s losing record on the fans. It is absurd,” #budget

The program provides one-time benefits to help cover natural gas, propane, and electricity costs. Assistance is also available for heating system repairs or replacements through CEDA’s Furnace Assistance program. #assistance

Preston argued that outside corporations, such as investment giant Blackstone, are worsening the housing crisis by manipulating the market, while federal tariff policies keep mortgage rates high despite the Fed’s cuts. #cuts