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Chicago mayor refuses to sign or veto budget at ‘not a campaign event’

The mayor repeated his opposition to a debt collection measure in the council-approved budget, which allows the city to sell city debt to private collectors. #budget #chicago

IL Medicaid overhaul effective Jan. 1 sparks backlash

The bill allows asylum seekers and people from countries with documented human-rights abuses to qualify, an expansion he calls a “backdoor” increase in taxpayer-funded coverage as border encounters rise and many asylum claims are denied. #medicaid #health

Sheehan Urges Reforms to SAFE-T Act in Letter to Governor

The proposed changes are intended to address gaps that lawmakers say have put communities, crime victims, and first responders at risk since the SAFE-T Act took effect. #letter #safe-t

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (December 2025)

This holiday season, I was proud to support the Christmas Tree of Honor, a meaningful community tradition that once again brought neighbors together to honor local veterans in need. #oped #senatorpatrickjoyce #40thdistrict

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Discharged From Acute Care Facility, Family Provides Health Update

In April, doctors revised his diagnosis to progressive supranuclear palsy, a condition that affects movement, balance, speech, and cognitive function. #jessejackson #discharged #treatment

Chicago council, ‘starting to legislate,’ sends $16.7 billion budget to mayor

The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare

Op-Ed: AI literacy a top priority for Illinois employers in 2026

Building AI literacy ensures that employees across departments can identify opportunities to use AI responsibly and creatively, keeping regional firms agile and competitive. #oped #employers #ai

Malcolm X College to Host Weeklong Kwanzaa Celebration and Marketplace

The celebration is inspired by the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa, with each day highlighting one principle through performances, workshops and family-friendly programming. #malcolmxcollege #kwanzaa

Hampshire Invites Chicago Bears to Consider Future Stadium Home

A Bears stadium in Hampshire would do more than host football games; it would anchor the franchise in a growing Illinois community for generations to come. #chicagobears #stadium #hampshire

City of Zion Wins Crucial Battle for Taxpayer Protection and Public Safety

City officials presented a compelling, data-driven argument, revealing that the exemption application was not only incomplete but also misleading, failing to meet the stringent legal standards required by Illinois law. #tax #protection #zion

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