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"So, when Kwame Raoul - after all of the conversation around this bill over the last three weeks - suggested “we may have to take a look at that… I asked myself - and I ask the people of the state to consider: why now? After almost two years, why is Kwame Raoul just now acknowledging we may have to look at this? Kwame Raoul had an obligation to all people in this state - including citizens accused of a crime - to make sure that our legislature doesn’t unlawfully impede their right under our system of justice." #TomDevore

Free Health And Wellness Fair Coming To Kankakee County (Kankakee, IL) - State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting an upcoming health #JackieHaas

"Anytime we have an opportunity to cut or eliminate taxes it's always the right thing to do for Cook County taxpayers. The Wheel Tax provided plenty of consternation for residents of unincorporated Cook County. Relieving them of the administrative and financial stress is a win for suburban residents," stated Commissioner Sean Morrison #SeanMorrison

“First responders deserve our support in their communities, our support in Springfield and Washington, and deserve to know we have their backs in improving public safety in Illinois,” said Haas.  #jackiehaas

“Bright Start was supposed to be Alexi Giannoulias’ shining achievement. Instead, the beleaguered fund, which lost more than $150 million through risky Oppenheimer investments, is radiating trouble for the Illinois State Treasurer and his Senate campaign.”

“Families all across the state are experiencing financial distress,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “The Illinois Family Relief Plan helps people work through those struggles by providing direct relief.” #patrickjoyce

The Southland Journal sent a series of FOIA requests to the Village of Robbins last week for a variety of records related to certain communications, meeting recordings, spending, employment, and grants/loans received #robbins #foia

The virtual session will provide an overview of the benefits of BEP, an introduction to the certification process, available procurement opportunities, and other State programs. #BEP

Denise Williams is not eligible to sit on the VAC board as a Delegate from American Gold Star Mothers because they are ineligible to appoint delegates or alternates to a VAC board, according to state law. #DeniseWilliams

An informative discussion covered the topical issues of civic engagement in our community and beyond, as well as access to voting rights