"Residents who live or have businesses in the affected areas won't need to worry about incurring penalties and interest on their tax deadlines until October. This additional time will allow them to gather essential paperwork without added stress." #wildfire
“We have seen what happens when our leaders put the needs of regular Americans last,” Niemerg said. “The job of the President of the United States is to be the leader of this country. #address
“It’s time for Governor J.B. Pritzker to put partisan politics aside and show respect for the office of the presidency by following federal leadership in raising the flags,” said Rep. Chris Miller, Chairman of the Illinois Freedom Caucus. #respect
Before joining the governor’s office in 2022, Ramos served as vice president of public policy, research, and advocacy at Illinois Action for Children, a nonprofit advocacy and research organization that focuses on child care and early childhood education. #education
“The Safe2Help initiative reflects our commitment to fostering a culture of safety and vigilance across the state, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive in a secure environment. Safe2HelpIL is an essential tool in our ongoing efforts to protect and support the wellbeing of Illinois students and communities.,” said Homeland Security Advisor to Governor JB Pritzker and IEMA-OHS Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau. #drills
The site has spurred economic development through job creation and will improve access to employment by supporting Pace service throughout the south suburbs. #pace
The proposal would make Illinois the first state in the country to ban prior authorization for in-patient adult and children’s mental health care. #healthcare
Wilhour said the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025 stands at $52.7 billion, more than $2 billion more than the $50.4 billion signed into law last June. #budget
Pritzker’s only bipartisan budget came during his first year in office – when a massive infrastructure package garnered dozens of GOP votes and helped create goodwill for some House Republicans to vote for the budget. #budgetaddress #illinois #pritzker
For more than 20 years, the Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program has helped smaller transit agencies navigate the red tape of the public bidding process while ensuring their vehicles meet federal requirements and specifications... #idot