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AISWCD: Second Year of Budget Cuts Threatens Future of Conservation Districts

Silence DoGood - June 10, 2025

In response to last year’s initial cuts, AISWCD launched a statewide petition campaign to restore SWCD operations funding, with a goal of collecting at least 100 signatures from each district. #underfund

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Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner: Bloated State Budget Wrong for Illinois Communities

Silence DoGood - June 2, 2025

“This budget, pushed through under Governor Pritzker’s leadership—or lack thereof—includes more than $800 million in new taxes that directly impact hardworking Illinoisans and small businesses, while neglecting to tackle the serious financial issues that continue to cripple our state,” Gartner said. #spending

IDPH: West Nile Virus Specimens Confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties As Mosquito Control Awareness Week Marks Start of Summer 2025

June 18, 2025

Taste for the Homeless Founder Says Rising Costs of Life’s Basics Make Their Services More Necessary Than Ever Before

June 18, 2025

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IDPH: West Nile Virus Specimens Confirmed in 17 Illinois Counties As Mosquito Control Awareness Week Marks Start of Summer 2025

Taste for the Homeless Founder Says Rising Costs of Life’s Basics Make Their Services More Necessary Than Ever Before