“As the Trump administration continues to strip our state of the programs and benefits our communities need and deserve, Illinois refuses to lay down,” Preston said. #budget #governor #address
“Criminalizing women in these situations doesn’t solve problems; it deepens hurt and pushes people away from the alternatives and support that could help them.” #senatebill #legislation #darrenbailey
In a statement, Preston said an investigation is necessary to clarify the circumstances surrounding the explosion and to determine whether any improper activity occurred. #investigation #explosion #jessejackson
The program prepares individuals to qualify for full apprenticeship placements, which can lead to long-term careers in construction and related trades. #apprenticeship #funding
Illinois police departments, like many across the country, have struggled in recent years to fill open positions, citing retirements, burnout and declining interest in the profession. #bill #immigrationofficers #lawenforcement
Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II praised Jones’ experience and leadership, noting her deep institutional knowledge. #acting #agricultre #appointment
Fewer than 6,000 residents manage to seal their records each year, a pace that would take more than a century to clear the backlog, according to estimates cited by supporters. #cleanslate
In a statement, the Illinois Freedom Caucus accused Democratic lawmakers of prioritizing what it called a “culture of death” over the state’s economic and social challenges. #bill