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Community

Some call new commission to explore Illinois’ property tax system a waste of time

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square - December 26, 2024

State Rep. Mary Beth Canty’s legislation creates the commission that will include members of the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. #taxsystem

Community

Harvey celebrates completion of 154th Street project

Silence DoGood - December 23, 2024

Key goals of the project included improving roadway conditions for safer travel, enhancing drainage to reduce flooding, installing green infrastructure to improve water quality, and incorporating safety measures for all users. #harvey

Community

Audit Reveals COVID Grant Dollars Given to Ineligible Illinois Applicants

Silence DoGood - February 20, 2024

Officials from DCEO said because of the amount of funds, it had to bring in an outside vendor and they could do this under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act. #businessinterruptiongrants

Business

Governor Pritzker Awards Over $18 Million in Grant Funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Silence DoGood - February 15, 2024

The Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program launched in 2021 with the goal of increasing diversity and access to apprenticeship programs. #apprenticeship

Community

New Businesses, Renovations, and Restaurants Slated for Downtown Frankfort

Silence DoGood - February 6, 2024

Among the significant approvals are the Olde Frankfort Mall Development...

Politics

Illinois Celebrates National Women’s Business Month

Silence DoGood - October 3, 2023

Although Illinois has over 456,000 women-owned businesses, women business owners and entrepreneurs, especially women of color, have historically experienced barriers in accessing financial and social capital and other key business resources. #womensbusinessmonth

Community

DeLuca Highlights $400k Grant for Bethel Family Resource Center as Part of Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Silence DoGood - February 10, 2023

“This kind of skilled training helps to better position residents to attain good paying, steady jobs that are in demand.” #repdeluca #buildingtrades

Politics

Joyce Highlights New Funding Opportunity for Construction Apprenticeship Programs

Silence DoGood - September 1, 2022

“This is a great program that could really benefit small businesses that qualify across our communities,” said Joyce (D-Essex).

Community

Joyce Celebrates $8.5 million in Funding Coming to Revitalize Parts of Bradley, Bourbonnais, and Peotone

Silence DoGood - August 17, 2022

“Every town should have a central area to safely gather that is unique to their community,” said Joyce (D- Essex). “The areas granted this funding will be able to enhance buildings and landscape while also creating safer conditions.”

Politics