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As energy experts continue warning about the future needs of our electric grid, Illinois leaders have a responsibility to focus on policies that strengthen long-term reliability and affordability. #energy

Amazon said the positions will have an average annual salary of nearly $100,000. The range of occupations also reflects the changing nature of manufacturing, with traditional production positions being combined with engineering, robotics, automation and technology-related roles. #amazon

“When you dig into the numbers, I think you find one of the reasons homelessness went down overall is because the self-induced migration, both legal and illegal, crisis that was happening in Chicago started to ebb,” Arellano said. #homeless #prevention #centersquare

Corbett argued that licensing delays have consequences beyond the professionals waiting for approval. He said workers can lose wages while waiting, businesses can struggle to find qualified employees and the state can lose potential tax revenue. #licensing #online

"We're not here for our personal agenda. We're not here to lash out when we disagree," White said. "We're here to sit down at the table and say we're the voice for the people." #parkforest #election

"This law will provide municipalities with the flexibility to address the needs of its communities and support local projects," Joyce said. "I would like to applaud the collaboration between my office and local Bourbonnais officials that led to this bill being signed into law." #municipalities #patrickjoyce #senatebill

The project marks the culmination of nearly five years of planning and collaboration between QuikTrip, the City of Kankakee, the Economic Development Agency of Kankakee and various state and local partners. #kankakee #quicktrip #development

Garrett was recognized for his efforts to bring together community organizations, businesses, philanthropic partners and government agencies to expand opportunities and improve neighborhoods throughout the Chicago region. #award #civicfederation #seangarrett

Legal issues can be stressful and so it is imperative to have a firm that not only understands the law but understands what the client is facing. This is where Vasselli Law, founded by James Vasselli, excels. #jamesvasselli #law #oped

We are in another one of those moments, and America’s fiercest competitor, China, is in a sprint for global innovation leadership. #oped #datapauce