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"We welcome individuals with time and talent to share with our veterans," said Tanya Smith, Manteno Veterans' Home Administrator. "The many ways in which volunteers contribute to our community enhance the daily lives of our residents." #veterans

Funding will support the construction and renovation of facilities at Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), Northern Illinois University (NIU), Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC), Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). #uis

“Bridging these gaps in access provides more residents the opportunity to consider the economic benefits of electric vehicle ownership.” #evcharging

This is not a partisan issue. This is an issue that is a matter of our life. Yet we are still discharging sewage into our drinking water supply up and down to the Gulf of Mexico.”

The Secretary of State is the chief librarian in the state of Illinois, responsible for millions of dollars that go into our libraries across the state.

“When (former Governor Bruce Rauner) cut off funding for social services, we didn't have a budget for two years. There's a direct correlation in the decrease of state funding, and the increase of violence, a direct correlation of it."

“I'm a daughter of immigrants. I bring their work ethic that they brought from their countries and implemented in our daily lives. My siblings and I were able to go on to higher education with their help and support.” #dianalopez

"A lot of times when there are mandatory court room hearings, they feel that the judge has already made up his or her mind. They don't feel like they're actually being listened to and that is so important.” #monicasomerville

I've been knocking door to door throughout the district for several months now. One of the biggest issues that people raised to me is that they don't feel like they get a fair shake when they come into court." #jimgleffe

“I believe that fairness is important. I believe that helping people navigate a very, very difficult system is essential,”