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Fact Check: Illinois Democrats Challenge Darren Bailey’s Labor Record (Chicago, IL) - Illinois Democrats are pushing back against recent comments by Republican figure Darren...

Housing advocates say a mix of rising construction costs, elevated interest rates and limited public funding has made it increasingly difficult to complete affordable housing developments—even when federal assistance is available. #housing #tax #

Sheehan argued the measure would undermine public safety by removing tools officers use to de-escalate volatile situations. #nonlethal #proposal #police

State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, a founding member of the Illinois Freedom Caucus, said Visser’s background and recent political activism were key factors in the endorsement. #endorsement #statehouse

Illinois police departments, like many across the country, have struggled in recent years to fill open positions, citing retirements, burnout and declining interest in the profession. #bill #immigrationofficers #lawenforcement

“We have to focus on the important things—budget, ethics, and voter disenfranchisement...” #illinois