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“The administration practiced jack booted, ham handed, procedures to arrest Judge Dugan at the courthouse. Reminiscent of King George, Hitler and Mussolini,” Knecht wrote. #reminiscent

With rising operational costs, looming deficits, the potential loss of critical federal funds, the need for consistent and increased state support has never been more urgent. #education

An indictment returned Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago charges WILLIAM FREDERICK REED, 41, of Hazel Crest, Ill., with making false statements in U.S. Small Business Administration loan applications, bankruptcy fraud, and tax offenses. #fraud

Founded in 2015 by Rachael and Chris Jones, Locavore Farm has become a nationally recognized hub for agrarian culture, located just 43 miles south of Chicago. #farming

As part of the program, participants will complete structured training and receive industry-recognized credentials, including OSHA-10 and CPR. #apprentieship

I support the Patient Access to Pharmacy Protection Act under Senate Bill 2385, which defends access to affordable prescription drugs for Illinois' most vulnerable patients. #oped

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, introduced a bill that would give law enforcement the power to remove trespassers from properties where the owner is able to establish legal ownership. #homes

“The Governor continues to affirm his support for these policies and has made it clear he is not going to change his mind,” Niemerg said. #testify

Raised in a family deeply rooted in public service, Morris was inspired by her grandmother’s guiding words to "leave things better than the way you found them." #school

Freedom Reads also facilitated book discussions, voting, and author events for the second annual Inside Literary Prize at Decatur and Western Correctional Centers. #library