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According to the party, 45% of parents nationwide expect to take on debt to pay for back-to-school purchases this year. The release also cites rising prices for breakfast foods and notes that gasoline in Illinois continues to average more than $4.33 per gallon. #school #taxrelief #democrats

Last month, the Illinois Department of Human Services revealed plans to cut about 250 jobs at Choate and shift mental health beds to the northern part of the state. #centersquare #mentalhealth #protest

"Repeatedly, Republican legislators tout community investments, despite voting against them," Democratic Party of Illinois spokesperson Gwen Pepin said. "It's difficult to justify why an elected official would try to block funds to fire departments and first responders—the very people who help keep their constituents safe." #funding #republicans #firstresponder

The city of Springfield bought the plot of land, known locally as the “Y-Block” north of the Governor’s Mansion for $1.5 million in 2014 using funds from the downtown’s TIF district. #tax #park #centersquare

Gov. Pritzker also criticized the federal legislation, saying it reduced support for low-income Americans while providing tax benefits to higher-income individuals. #budget #democrats #policies

Housing advocates say the move represents one of the state’s most significant affordable housing investments in recent years and will help support the development and preservation of affordable homes across Illinois. #budget #affordablehousing #taxcredit

Following the signing, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair and Deputy Majority Leader Lisa Hernandez praised the budget and said it addresses economic challenges facing residents across the state. #democrats #signing #budget

“Affordability has been a primary focus for me, and it’s reflected in the legislation we’ve prioritized.” #legislation #affordability #budget

IARF Praises FY 2027 Illinois Budget for Investing in Disability Services and Workforce Support (Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF)...

Illinois housing affordability efforts pit tax cuts against new spending (via The Center Square) – As homeownership may be growing out of reach for...