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Business

Illinois’ $55.2B budget ‘incomplete,’ Civic Federation president says

Ben Szalinski | Capitol News Illinois - June 8, 2025

“It does not add in any meaningful way to discuss any structural issues the state has. It’s a maintenance budget.” #budgeting

Community

IL Freedom Caucus Proposes Changes To SB1988, Community College Baccalaureate Bill

Silence DoGood - May 28, 2025

Last week Amendment #2 to SB1988 was filed, gutting the previous bill and adding the language for these programs. #bill

Community

Welch, Pritzker Announce Funding to Expand Local Job Training Opportunities

Silence DoGood - April 17, 2025

While visiting one local training site, Welch and Pritzker announced new funding secured in the state budget which will expand skills training through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program at 38 sites across Illinois, including Melrose Park and Maywood. #training

Community

Welch Encourages Applications for Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship

Silence DoGood - March 13, 2025

Welch’s non-profit organization, Excellence in Bleu, made a $50,000 donation to support the ILBCF Scholarship in November. #scholarships

Politics

Rita Named Deputy Majority Leader

Silence DoGood - February 7, 2025

Rita Named Deputy Majority Leader (Springfield, IL) - State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, will prioritize the needs of working families, reduce costs,...

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