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"Public safety and discussions about the SAFE-T Act are absolutely critical, and deserve calm rational discussion. That is not what the left wants. We will not be resuming the press conference today, but we will most certainly be continuing this discussion." #safetact

“It will have huge impacts and I just don’t think people realize what’s really coming,” Weis said. “It’s not a Republican or Democrat thing. The two state’s attorneys who filed first are Democrats, so I’m telling you this is not politics. It is something that truly needs to be addressed, and if it’s not addressed before Jan. 1, it will be almost impossible to fix.” #Safe-tAct

The PFA, legislation passed as part of Public Act 101-652, abolishes the use of cash bail in pretrial release decisions as of Jan. 1 and establishes new processes for pretrial release and detention decisions.

The Ton Farm was run by Dutch immigrants and abolitionists... #UndergroundRailroad

“The Southland is a strong force in the state’s Democratic party." #monicagordon #bloomtownship

Labor Day, to me and my family, is much more than another holiday. It’s a chance to thank our working men and women for their sacrifices and service, and to put the spotlight on new opportunities to build meaningful careers and support our communities. #senatorjoyce

Jesse White Highlights Successful Electronic Automobile Insurance Verification Program (Springfield, IL) — Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is highlighting the success

“Economic recovery, jobs growth, and consistent historically low unemployment claims data continues to signal a strong labor market throughout the state,” said Deputy Governor Andy Manar. #unemployment

Nearly 6,000 people received liver donations in 2022, however less than six percent of those were from living donors. There are currently more than 11,000 people on the U.S. waiting list for liver donation #liverdonation

“When this investment breathes new life in underutilized properties, the result is an expanded local tax base that will help drive down property tax costs on homeowners.” #southlandreactivationact