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In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business

“This is grassroots energy we will need as we build a big, broad coalition to take on Donald Trump and his wrecking crew in Congress. We are fired up and feeling the momentum.” #congress

“Last year homelessness increased 116% in the state of Illinois,” Doug Kenshol, co-founder of the Illinois Shelter Alliance, told Capitol News Illinois. #homelessness

“We are urging every member of Illinois’ congressional delegation—Republican or Democrat—to stand up for their constituents and reject any legislation that dismantles access to behavioral health care. #healthcare

Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including books, e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures. #libraries

With funds received through its contract with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Birth to Five Illinois currently supports 40 Local Early Childhood Collaborations. #childhood

In response to last year’s initial cuts, AISWCD launched a statewide petition campaign to restore SWCD operations funding, with a goal of collecting at least 100 signatures from each district. #underfund

“Projects focused on the development of a watershed management plan, or the eventual implementation of such plans are essential to addressing and improving water quality throughout Illinois.” #pollution

"It is my immense privilege to have voted for a new state budget that truly upholds the best interests of Illinoisans – at a time when Washington politicians would rather be a rubber stamp for the president." #funding

“Thanks to organizations like Vermilion Advantage, and support from the Federal Grant Support Program, businesses in Vermilion County will benefit for years to come from the recruitment plan created through this initiative.” #grant