“We’re talking about hundreds of individuals with pending criminal cases who are supposed to be monitored, yet many are now unaccounted for. Families across Illinois deserve to know that public safety systems are working, and right now, confidence in this system is shaken.” #monitoring #cookcounty #patricksheehan
Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance
Organizers say the discussion will center on the continued importance of the Voting Rights Act, the role elections play in shaping public policy, and the need for year-round civic engagement beyond Election Day. #townhall #monicagordon #democracy
The vast majority of that litigation — which has paid out millions of dollars to Illinoisans mostly via class-action settlements — has been over employee fingerprints collected by timeclock technology, though Facebook’s $650 million settlement in 2020 was with users over facial recognition. #ai #journalists #capitolnewsillinois
“As thousands of Illinoisans lose food assistance this month, family-owned grocery stores are bracing for inevitable losses,” the DPI said. #snap #democratss
The program was one of 46 initiatives recognized during this year’s awards cycle and was honored in the Communications Category for Distinguished Voter Education and Communications Initiatives. #earlyvoting #chicagobears #cookcounty
Officials said the increase was driven largely by rising uncompensated care costs, including Medicare and Medicaid losses, unrecoverable patient debt, and the first full year of operations for UChicago Medicine Crown Point in Northwest Indiana. #investment #uchicago #benefits
State officials said the program is designed to help communities re vitalize distressed neighborhoods, create new housing opportunities, and spur local economic growth. #chicago #housing #vacantlots
“Buckle up every trip, every time,” DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said. “Seat belts save lives, and we are committed to keeping our roads safe.” #dupagecounty #memorialday