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Rush Applauds Permanent 27 Percent Expansion in SNAP Benefits (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations, applauded the Biden administration’s announcement of a permanent, 27 percent increase to SNAP benefits.

Rush Tours Lion Electric Site in Joliet, Drives Electric School Bus (Joliet, IL) - Last week, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) toured the site for the new 900,000 sq. ft. Lion Electric manufacturing facility in Joliet.

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating Safer Learning Environments for Students - Building on efforts to cultivate safe and inclusive classrooms, Governor JB Pritzker today signed House Bill 219 into law, seeking to end the use of physical restraints to discipline students in public schools

Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Advancing Safety and Mental Health Resources for First Responders (Springfield, IL) - Governor JB Pritzker signed a package of legislation aimed at protecting the physical and mental health of first responders.

Gov. Pritzker Announces $250 Million Back To Business Grant Program To Accelerate Small Business Recovery Across Illinois (Springfield, IL) - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program to support the continued recovery of small businesses across Illinois.

Harmon on mask mandate: 'When we follow medical science, we make progress against this pandemic' - Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) is saluting Gov. J.B. Pritzker for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis.

Joyce: 'Closing our nuclear plants is something our communities cannot afford or survive' - State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is calling on state lawmakers to act now in protecting the livelihood of Illinois residents and preserving the state’s clean energy future.

Rezin: IDES report reveals 'massive failures by the Pritzker administration' - Veteran GOP state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is among Republican lawmakers leading the charge in calling for a performance audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

Mayor Henyard loses confidence of board, citizens at latest board meeting (Dolton, IL) - The August 2, 2021 Village of Dolton board meeting was contentious at best, with board members and citizens questioning Mayor Henyard's spending practices over the last three months.

Robbins’ Village Council Swears in New Fire Deputy Chief (Robbins, IL) – During the regularly scheduled village board council meeting, there was a noticeable buzz among residents as the council room and the hallway filled with Robbins and surrounding area's firefighters and officers to welcome the newly hired Robbins Deputy Chief.