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Families were eligible to receive dozens of free raffle prizes and enjoyed performances by the Proviso East marching band. #backtoschool

The program has handed out nearly 50,000 scholarships since the program launched in the 2018-2019 school year. #investinkids

Children in full-day classes show greater reading and mathematics achievements than those in half day classes. #kindergarten

The failed vote leaves the race for speaker up for grabs. U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is the main Republican opponent to McCarthy. #speakerofthehouse

Republican House members were posting questions about McCarthy on social media as late as Monday afternoon. #speaker #ushouse

This is the third significant contribution to the outstanding loan balance, which increased significantly after the fund was forced to borrow $4.5 billion in federal funds to provide relief to workers unemployed due to COVID-19. #unemployment

Video: Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch Gives Speech at President Obama Dedication Ceremony #PresidentBarrackObama #SpeakerChrisWelch

“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."

According to various sources, Madigan has been indicted on federal racketeering charges. #MikeMadigan

“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