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In a statement released Thursday, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Lisa Hernandez extended Juneteenth wishes to residents across the state and emphasized the party's commitment to protecting civil rights and promoting inclusion. #juneteenth #democrats #anniversary

The title of the documentary comes from a remark attributed to President Theodore Roosevelt, who reportedly described Mound Bayou as “the most remarkable town in the South” after visiting the community during a 1908 campaign stop. #moundbayou #documentary #illinoishouse

The legislation, which passed the U.S. House, includes funding for immigration enforcement and border security initiatives. Supporters of the measure have argued the funding is necessary to strengthen immigration enforcement, enhance border security operations and address challenges facing federal immigration agencies. #democrats #gop #ice

Employers are prohibited from requiring workers to use accrued paid leave in place of NICU leave, although employees may voluntarily choose to use paid time off during their absence. #nicu #jobs #law

Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance

“As thousands of Illinoisans lose food assistance this month, family-owned grocery stores are bracing for inevitable losses,” the DPI said. #snap #democratss

The criticism comes amid reports that Salvi faces two challengers in the upcoming leadership election. #election #dpi

IDOA Announces More Than $796K in Specialty Crop Grant Funding Available (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Department of Agriculture announced it will distribute more...

The events coincided with the third annual Inside Literary Prize, a national award judged exclusively by incarcerated readers. #libraries #reading #idoc

“Our approach is to run a different kind of government office that uses our tools to fight for the people of Illinois.” #illinois #i-cash