illinois news

Bradley began advocating on Maxson’s behalf years before his release. Under a Feb. 8, 2013, “Urban Translator Agreement,” Bradley agreed to serve as a media, community and political liaison in efforts to help Maxson secure his freedom and pursue justice. #compensation #markmaxson #wallacegatorbradley

Under the law, new immigration detention centers will not be permitted within 1,500 feet of certain protected community locations, including daycare centers, parks, places of worship and residential areas. #law #immigration #restrictions

Before starting a project, residents should call or click before they dig by contacting JULIE, Illinois' one-call center, at 811 or through illinois1call.com at least three business days before digging. #nicorgas #811day #digging

At the rally, Del Mar criticized Illinois' abortion policies and Gov. JB Pritzker, saying the governor was "willing to murder millions of babies." #abortion #gop #aarondelmar

Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez said the event represented a new effort by the party to engage directly with communities across the state. #dpi #babyshower #metroeast

Preston, D-Chicago, said the town hall will provide an opportunity to update constituents on his work during the legislative session while hearing directly from residents about their priorities. #townhall #fishfry #16thdistrict

According to the party, 45% of parents nationwide expect to take on debt to pay for back-to-school purchases this year. The release also cites rising prices for breakfast foods and notes that gasoline in Illinois continues to average more than $4.33 per gallon. #school #taxrelief #democrats

"We had an opportunity to save America in 2008. Remember, remember Barack Obama. That was our chance to save America. We didn't get it then," Del Mar said during the rally. #aarondelmar #democrats #obama

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

"Sending the most powerful speaker of the House in the country to prison apparently was not enough of a wakeup call for Illinois Democrats who are continuing the same abuse of power that got Madigan into trouble in the first place." #democrats #ethics #freedomcaucus