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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

State Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, proposed creating the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Illinois Department of Labor with Senate Bill 2413. #paychecks

According to rankings by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Illinois continues to lead as the top exporting state in Midwest and the fourth largest exporting state in the U.S. In 2024, Illinois had another record-breaking year, with exports exceeding $81 billion, a 2.5% increase from 2023 and a 32% increase since 2019. #trade

“Our officers put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe, yet bad policies continue to put them at greater risk,” said Rep. Sheehan. #memorial

On Wednesday, April 29th, Harvey police located and apprehended a suspect in South Holland without further incident. #homicide

Governor Pritzker fails to realize that for working families in Illinois, there is already ‘no peace. #peace

An indictment returned Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges WILLIAM FREDERICK REED, 41, of Hazel Crest, Ill., with making false statements in U.S. Small Business Administration loan applications, bankruptcy fraud, and tax offenses. #fraud

Founded in 2015 by Rachael and Chris Jones, Locavore Farm has become a nationally recognized hub for agrarian culture, located just 43 miles south of Chicago. #farming

As part of the program, participants will complete structured training and receive industry-recognized credentials, including OSHA-10 and CPR. #apprentieship

I support the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act under Senate Bill 2385, which defends access to affordable prescription drugs for Illinois' most vulnerable patients. #oped