Some of the recommendations include prioritizing public safety and making sure the business community has a seat at the table in future policy making. #reform
“In this new age of technology, we can not forget about our school libraries,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “School libraries are the birthplace of strong reading habits, research skills and student achievement.” #library
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
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
“Our state’s economy relies on a reliable, safe, modern and efficient transit system that provides access to jobs, services, and opportunities,” Sandoval said. #transit
The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding
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
“Through Rebuild Illinois, we are making meaningful investments in communities across the state, so that Illinoisans – no matter their zip code – benefit from our state’s progress,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #funding
The extensive project included the installation of new curbs, freshly laid gutters, and a fully reconstructed roadway, eliminating potholes and enhancing infrastructure. #construction