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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

Illinois moved from the middle performance tier in 2025 to the highest tier in 2026, joining only 19 other states nationwide to receive the top ranking. #health #ranking #emergency

Party leaders highlighted the significance of the achievement as Illinois Democrats recognize the contributions and growing influence of AANHPI communities across the state. #dpi #democratic

Scholarships will be renewable for up to five years of college and administered by Chicago Scholars, an organization focused on supporting high-achieving, under-resourced and first-generation students through the college process. #scholarships #chicago #construction

House Bill 4695 would expand the comptroller’s authority to investigate licensed crematories, inspect records and review operations as deemed necessary. #crematory #bill #chicagoheights

IDOA Announces More Than $796K in Specialty Crop Grant Funding Available (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced it will distribute more...

Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while  also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped