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“I am truly honored to have earned her endorsement, and I look forward to joining her fight in Washington, D.C.” #endorsement #senate

Those two concessions were as far as Republican leaders were willing to go to end the ongoing shutdown, which has lasted a record-long 40 days as Democrats held out over health care policy demands. #shutdown #funding #deal

For 2026, I secured over $90 million in investments to build and repair infrastructure in the South Suburbs and the greater Kankakee area. #oped

Unlike previous proposals, Preston emphasized, the measure would not force Illinois residents to foot the bill through higher rates. #bill

The entire project is expected to take two full constructions seasons to finish, with an anticipated completion date in 2025.

“Gun violence has needlessly claimed the lives of too many children, and I have repeatedly introduced this commonsense legislation to prevent more families’ lives being shattered by bullets,” Rep. Rush said. #duckworth #rush

As I travel around the 40th Senate District, I hear time and again about the importance of public safety. We see the news reports all the time of lawlessness and crime in our large cities, and we simply cannot stand for that happening here.

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.

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (July 2021) - This is a summer of hope, of reconnecting – of getting our lives back.

Sims: New law that allows community colleges to offer affordable housing a 'major bonus' for students (Springfield, IL) - Community college students will have the opportunity to find affordable housing near their schools thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago).