state of illinois

The alternative budget also includes a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment-financing dollars to Chicago Public Schools. #chicago #budget #thecentersquare

Building AI literacy ensures that employees across departments can identify opportunities to use AI responsibly and creatively, keeping regional firms agile and competitive. #oped #employers #ai

The celebration is inspired by the Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa, with each day highlighting one principle through performances, workshops and family-friendly programming. #malcolmxcollege #kwanzaa

A Bears stadium in Hampshire would do more than host football games; it would anchor the franchise in a growing Illinois community for generations to come. #chicagobears #stadium #hampshire

City officials presented a compelling, data-driven argument, revealing that the exemption application was not only incomplete but also misleading, failing to meet the stringent legal standards required by Illinois law. #tax #protection #zion

The ad, narrated over clips from news coverage, opens with the line, “Willie Preston is a fighter who runs toward trouble,” framing the Chicago Democrat as someone who intervenes when others hesitate. #ad #campaign #election

Nearly 1,000 couples have already submitted applications, marking the highest number of entries the Clerk’s Office has ever received for the event. #lottery #marriage

Opponents say these policies prioritize foreign labor and immigration reform at a time when many Illinois residents are struggling with unemployment, wage stagnation and rising housing costs. #immigration #blackcommunity

One measure approved that takes effect immediately is Senate Bill 1911, which decouples the state tax code from federal code. #bill #enacted #pritzker

Advocates say the combination of volatile gas supply prices and repeated utility rate increases is straining family budgets at a time when many households are already paying more for essentials like food and healthcare. #gas #prices