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Starting Saturday, June 7, 2025, an Anti-Violence Basketball Tournament will take place from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Pullman Community Center, 10355 S. Woodlawn Avenue. #fundraiser

The exchange between Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, of Westchester, and Sen. Cristina Castro, of Elgin, who chairs the powerful Senate Executive Committee, took place during a hearing on an unrelated bill that would overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities. #degree

With rising operational costs, looming deficits, the potential loss of critical federal funds, the need for consistent and increased state support has never been more urgent. #education

Some of the recommendations include prioritizing public safety and making sure the business community has a seat at the table in future policy making.  #reform

“In this new age of technology, we can not forget about our school libraries,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “School libraries are the birthplace of strong reading habits, research skills and student achievement.” #library

While visiting one local training site, Welch and Pritzker announced new funding secured in the state budget which will expand skills training through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at 38 sites across Illinois, including Melrose Park and Maywood. #training

The purpose of the funding is to create more pathways for kids to access pre-apprenticeship programs and registered apprenticeships, which provide greater opportunities to secure lifelong careers in the construction trades. #funding

“Our state’s economy relies on a reliable, safe, modern and efficient transit system that provides access to jobs, services, and opportunities,” Sandoval said. #transit

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding

“Environmental justice simply means ensuring the communities most disproportionately impacted by pollution are protected. #epa