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“This celebration is about honoring history, embracing unity, and celebrating the strength of our community,” said Victoria Vann, Organizer and Westchester Village Trustee. #event

The fund aims to boost public and private investment in clean energy and climate projects, including those benefiting agricultural producers. #farm

Increasing energy prices are causing alarm among some consumer advocates and state policymakers, who worry that the long-term problems underlying the rising costs could lead to even higher prices or rolling blackouts. #electric

“It’s not the role of judges to rebound policy considerations because they think missing court is more serious than the legislature does,” said Assistant Public Defender Rebecca Cohen. #court

“This legislation would clear up the red tape stopping hunters from getting the permits they deserve,” said Joyce (D-Essex). #hunting

“As I mark my first 30 days as the United States Attorney, I want to emphasize that we are using every available federal law enforcement tool to bring impactful cases that hold violent gang members accountable and reduce violent crime.” #gang

Revenue generated from motor fuel taxes is primarily dedicated to funding transportation-related infrastructure, but Ravi Mishra, policy analyst with the Illinois Policy Institute, said Illinoisans are not getting their money’s worth. #gas

The Dignity Dash invites participants to run individually or in teams, with the opportunity to race in honor of a transgender person. #5k

On a visit to the Matteson Community Center, Brian and his wife, Shaneka, watched helplessly as a lifeguard pulled their son from the pool after he suffered an asthma attack. #crisis

“On the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, we gather to commemorate a historic milestone and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals he championed—justice, empowerment and education,” said Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago. #birthday