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Joyce helps secure over $2 million in job training funding for the 40th District

The purpose of the funding is to create more pathways for kids to access pre-apprenticeship programs and registered apprenticeships, which provide greater opportunities to secure lifelong careers in the construction trades. #funding

Unlawful Illinois DEI Scholarship Program Suspended After Justice Department Threatened Lawsuit

On March 31, 2025, the Justice Department found that an Illinois scholarship program unconstitutionally discriminated on the basis of race in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment. #dei

IDPH Updates School Vaccination Coverage Dashboard with Data From 2024-25 School Year

“Providing Illinois residents with access to real-time data to guide their medical decision-making is a critical IDPH priority,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra.  #vaccinations

Ghana National Council Announces Cancellation of 2025 GhanaFest®

For 36 years, GhanaFest® has proudly taken place every last Saturday of July on the South Side, serving as a cherished celebration of Ghanaian culture, heritage, and community. #cancellation

Chronic wasting disease detected in four additional Illinois counties

CWD is an always-fatal neurological disease that affects the long-term health of white-tailed deer in Illinois. #disease

Grammy award-winning Duo the Chainsmokers to Play the Illinois State Fair on August 15

“Bringing world-class talent like The Chainsmokers to the Illinois State Fair emphasizes our commitment to providing top-tier entertainment for fairgoers,” said Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II. #fair

Crawford Bill Cracking Down on Predatory Telemarketing and Scammers Passes House Vote

"Little to no protections exist to protect our most vulnerable members of our community from the often fraudulent and alarmist telemarketing schemes they contend with on a daily basis," Crawford said. #scam

Prairie State College Uses Mobile Training Centers to Bridge Manufacturing Skills Gap

With the MTC’s, PSC brings education and training on the road, offering mobile training opportunities to existing employees of private firms and post-high school residents in the region. #manufacturing

DeLuca Plan to Help Adult Learners Meet College Vaccine Requirements Passes House

“Sometimes when adults choose to continue their academic journey, they run into unexpected hurdles with vaccine requirements because old records may not be available, such as when an old doctor’s office closes and paperwork can’t be tracked down,” DeLuca said. #vaccine

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas Debuts Dashboard Outlining Cook County Board of Review Appellants’ Property Values and Results in His District

"The goal for our dashboard is to continue making the results of our work more accessible to the public,” said Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas.

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