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She created a legislative housing committee and has passed legislation to expand Medicaid coverage to undocumented seniors, expand affordable housing, and create an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. #tonipreckwinkle #deliaramierez 

This legislation requires the ICC to provide a landowner notice via certified mail, rather than registered mail, of a utility's plan to construct a high voltage electric service line across their property. The cost of certified mail starts at $3.75. #patrickjoyce

He was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Notable Black Leader and Executive in 2021 and is responsible for founding multiple events and festivals to serve South Side communities, including the Hyde Park Summer Fest, one of the community’s largest festivals. #swain

“You take my own story. When I grew up in Granite City down in southern Illinois, I didn't have a lot of people that looked like me in government service, I didn't know that was an opportunity. They didn't have a booth at your career day that talked about people going into public service. #secretaryofstate

She is hardworking, energetic, collaborative, thorough, thoughtful, and politically astute. She has proven herself time and time again in many different areas.

“As a black man, and as someone who's actually been pulled over by the police and been subjected to humiliation by local law enforcement, I recognize that our system needs accountability,” said McClinton.”We also have to talk about the fact that the system hasn't necessarily worked for people who look like us.” #politics

“Educators deserve a break on the costs of classroom supplies” said Joyce. “This legislation will address the long-held practice of educators purchasing classroom supplies out of their own pocket.” #politics

“No one is going to bring more passion to these causes than attorneys who resemble the communities they’re fighting for,” Crump said. “And there are many, many non-white attorneys who have the expertise and experience to lead MDL cases. It’s high time for them to be seen and heard from.”   #community

“As long as we continue to not equip our kids, they will continue to fail us and we will continue to fail them,” said Ward.

“When Deborah Sims decided to retire, it was an opportunity,” said Alsberry. “This is the community I grew up in as a young man. I still have friends out there and I know there are some issues that are really challenging for them." #hazelcrest