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“Entering prison is always going to be a shock,” said Alan Mills, Executive Director of the Uptown People’s Law Center (UPLC), “but forcing people to endure infestation by vermin, undrinkable water, and extended solitary confinement when they first enter Illinois’ prison system is unacceptable and serves no legitimate purpose.” #idoc

“This measure cuts red tape for new professionals entering the workforce,” Joyce said. “Advocating for hard-working Illinoisans is my top priority and this legislation does just that.” #illinoissenate

“It has been an honor to be born and raised in Chicago Heights, a product of the school systems and being a proud active community member that has a desire to serve and make a difference,” said Dr. Demitrowicz. #chicagoheights

“We must meet the community we serve where they live in order to make sure everyone has access to PPE supplies, testing, and vaccinations,” said Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar.  #PPE

“When we talk about equity, diversity and inclusion, the thing we say and the things our members will say is that it has to be intention,” said Idowu, president and CEO of Illinois Primary Health Care Association. #IPHA

“There is language in the ordinance where there is a great opportunity for that money to be forgiven due to the fact that the village of Hazel Crest is considered a distress community,” said Village Manager Dante Sawyer. #HazelCrest

“A local government attorney must at all times provide accessibility and flexibility to municipal leaders whose communities routinely face unexpected challenges that need resolution,” said Del Galdo. #DelGadoLawGroup

“More is at stake for our community, our country and our democracy than perhaps ever before. I’m running for Congress to bring a nonprofit, business and civic lens to this position and provide the kind of proven leadership that our district needs today,” said Jonathan T. Swain. #JonathanSwain

The Board approved the consideration of a right of entry agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago in the area of 135th & Central. #MWRD

Cook County Libertarian Party Chair Justin Tucker said, “This is a true example of rigging elections through the elimination of choice." #CookCountyLibertarianParty