illinois

"Residents who live or have businesses in the affected areas won't need to worry about incurring penalties and interest on their tax deadlines until October. This additional time will allow them to gather essential paperwork without added stress." #wildfire

“Unique pressures and emotional tolls come with the badge and leave far too many officers feeling alone or hopeless. Our legislature must do everything it can to protect those who protect our communities. This resolution is one small step in doing that.” #lawenforcement

This funding is separate from an additional $244 million distributed by HUD to Cook County as a whole, which will provide relief for homeowners, businesses, and residents who experienced hardships and damages from the summer storms. #funds

In the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Chicago to fight for fair housing, recognizing—then as we do now—that housing is not a privilege but a fundamental human right,” said Preston (D-Chicago). #discrimination

“This milestone caps off a remarkable 2024 for Fortec and propels our commitment to developing purpose-built educational facilities that drive community growth and transformation nationwide.” #redevelopement

Illinois was the last state in the nation to implement a law allowing carrying concealed firearms outside the home in 2013. #firearms

American voters set an absolute America-First mandate when they elected Donald Trump, and his address today is a clear message that this mandate will be followed, according to the Illinois Freedom Caucus. #vision

“We have seen what happens when our leaders put the needs of regular Americans last,” Niemerg said. “The job of the President of the United States is to be the leader of this country. #address

“It’s time for Governor J.B. Pritzker to put partisan politics aside and show respect for the office of the presidency by following federal leadership in raising the flags,” said Rep. Chris Miller, Chairman of the Illinois Freedom Caucus. #respect

Under the program, lead agencies such as food banks and non-profit organizations receive grant funds to purchase food from underserved farmers at a fair market value which is then provided at no cost to food-insecure communities. #food