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"It’s gotten to the point where it feels like we are living in a lawless society. This should not be the case. The Cook County Sheriff has failed us," said Latonya Ruffin #LatonyaRuffin

“Toi’s unique resume is perfectly suited to lead MPP as we finish our reform work state-by-state across the country,” said MPP Board Chairman Sal Pace. #ToiHutchinson

Many of the endorsing ministers came together last week at a fundraiser for  Dowell honoring her leadership and public service, all agree that Dowell is the candidate best positioned to protect voting rights in the coming months and years.  #PatDowell

“The award notice comes at an opportune time as we are set to embark on facilitation of regional resource mapping workshops with the intent to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.” #IllinoisCourts

It also recognized new and retiring Board of Directors before membership at its recently held virtual convention. #ISVMA

"Access to high-speed, reliable internet is now one of the key pillars of equity in this country," said Lt. Governor Stratton. "We must end these disparities and increase quality broadband for households and businesses across our state to ensure that every resident can tap into more resources for education, jobs, healthcare and more." #BroadbandInternet

The jury has affirmed the basic right of self-defense for all Americans.

the results of the Regional Mapping Workshops will inform a statewide vision of what a behavioral health continuum of care with multiple diversion pathways should look like in Illinois and lead to development of a plan and pilot projects to improve court and community responses to mental health and co-occurring disorders.

Higher Ed Funding Commission Holds Inaugural Meeting (Springfield, IL) — Established by state lawmakers, the newly formed Commission on Equitable Public University Funding met this week to hold an open discussion on how Illinois' public universities are funded

Illinois Office of Tourism Announces 28 New Small Businesses Inducted to the Illinois Made Program (Springfield, IL) — The Illinois Office of Tourism today announced 28 new small businesses, or ‘Makers' have been recognized as part of the Illinois Made program. The program recognizes each business as a hidden gem for locals and visitors to discover, offering unique products and experiences all around the state.