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Will County Board Member and Homer Township Supervisor Steve Balich Honored with Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

The event also included a powerful discussion on the state of energy in Illinois and the nation, highlighting the challenges and opportunities within the sector. #awards

Judge Rules That Teacher Tiffany Robinson Filed for the Wrong Election Mayor Bryant is the Only Candidate on the Ballot

Tiffany Robinson's attempt at a power grab was thwarted as her incompatible offices were challenged both politically and in the court of law

ICC replaces controversial Peoples Gas System Modernization Program with new directive to retire high-risk, leak-prone pipes

“To be clear, the ICC's decision is not a green light for Peoples' Gas to return to business as usual. It is Peoples' and any utility's responsibility to safely maintain the infrastructure needed to run its system. However, these projects cannot come at unreasonable or unjustifiable costs to customers,” said Acting ICC Chairman Doug Scott. #gas

Statewide Coalition of Workers, Advocates, and Elected Officials Join Forces to Launch “Living Wages, Thriving Communities” Campaign

On Wednesday, February 26, at noon, advocates, community leaders, and human service workers will gather in the rotunda of the Capitol Building in Springfield, Illinois, for a pivotal rally and press conference. #coalition

OSFM Urges Immediate Fire Safety Action Following Deadly Fires

“During the winter months we see an increase in home fires caused by heating deceives or malfunctioning heating equipment,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera. “This is why it is so important for people to test and inspect all smoke alarms monthly, review and practice their fire escape plans, and follow manufactures instructions on all home heating devices.” #fire

North Aurora Man Charged with Multiple Felonies Following Sheriff’s Police Online Exploitation Investigation

Earlier this month, SVU Investigators posted an advertisement on a website known for hosting commercial sex-related ads. While posing as a 16-year-old individual, they were contacted by Gregory White, of the 300 block of Dee Road in North Aurora, who engaged in explicit  conversations via text messages over the course of several days. #felonies

Rep. Sheehan Comments on Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address

“The Governor’s revenue assumptions are overly optimistic and include $590 million in additional revenue from statutory changes that haven't even taken effect yet. He also proposes a $2 billion increase in spending, including at least a $150 million increase in illegal migrant spending while failing to account for existing fiscal challenges. #budget

IARF: New Budget Proposal Takes Step Forward as Illinois Continues Investments in Disability and Behavioral Health Services

“We greet this new state budget proposal from Governor JB Pritzker with a sense of relief: our state finances have improved over earlier bleak revenue projections, and we appreciate the Governor’s ongoing commitment to investing in services and supports for Illinoisans with developmental disabilities and serious mental illnesses.” #disability

Lindop 92: Broadview Residents to Get $391,530 in Property Tax Relief

Lindop 92 is one of only 35 of Illinois school districts to be awarded a Property Tax Relief Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. The grant program is part of the Evidence-Based Funding for Student Success Act. #taxrelief

Statement of former presidents of the Chicago Council of Lawyers regarding dismissal of New York Mayor Eric Adams

“The memo ordering dismissal stated explicitly that the order was made ‘without assessing the strength of the evidence or the legal theories on which the case is based.’ It was made to reward Mayor Adams’ obeisance to President Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants. #dismissal

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