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"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 governor opened the conversation by touching on a hot button issue in the recent legislative session – data center power usage and the POWER Act, which didn’t make it through to passing in Springfield. #pritzker #climate #centersquare

The Democratic Party of Illinois contends that the conflict with Iran has contributed to higher fuel prices and increased government spending. #trump #gas #iran

The funding will benefit local high schools, including George Washington High School and St. Francis De Sales High School, by expanding STEM curriculum, classroom technology and educator training. #psiquantum #funding #southchicago

The Liberty Justice Center sued the federal government alongside small businesses, arguing Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The group won their lawsuit Feb 20. #jbpritzker #tariffs #centersquare

The Democratic Party of Illinois cited several past statements made by Bailey, including remarks from an April interview in which he reportedly responded "get over it," "it is absolutely 100% irrelevant," and "it doesn't matter anymore" when asked whether Trump lost the 2020 election. #elections #dpi #darrenbailey

Biggs currently represents the 6th Chicago Public Schools Board District, having been elected in November 2024 with nearly 45% of the vote in a three-way race. The district includes the South Loop, Bronzeville, Hyde Park, Washington Park, Woodlawn and Park Manor neighborhoods. #jessicabiggs #campaign

The award honors the Clerk's Office for developing the "Defenders of DA'mocracy" program in partnership with the Chicago Bears. The initiative introduced Early Voting sites at suburban high schools while allowing eligible students to serve as Election Judges during the March 2026 Illinois gubernatorial primary election. #cookcounty #award #election

"Here is our chance to agree on a bipartisan process to rescue Social Security this year," said Durbin. "We were elected to solve problems — and there's no greater problem than the solvency and future of Social Security." #bill #bipartisan #socialsecurity

Authorities said the scammers typically demand immediate payment while falsely claiming the victim has failed to report for jury duty, has an outstanding arrest warrant, missed a court appearance or subpoena, or has a family member who has been arrested and needs bond money. #scams #dupagecounty #lawenforcement