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Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50M Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest loans to unpaid federal workers during the government shutdown. The loans will be issued through participating… Read more
Illinois Expands Property Tax Breaks for Veterans to Include World War II Vets
By: Maria Pappas Illinois lawmakers in recent years have enacted significant changes to property tax exemptions benefiting veterans, including a landmark provision for those who served during World War II…. Read more
City of Chicago Launches Campaign to Highlight Neighborhood Businesses Ahead of Holiday Season
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) launched the Shop Local Chicago: Neighborhood Pride campaign. The campaign builds on the year-round Shop Local Chicago campaign by encouraging… Read more
Illinois House Passes Landmark Bill to Protect Immigrant Families and Uphold Constitutional Rights
Last Friday, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1312, a sweeping civil rights and community-protection bill championed by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to safeguard immigrant families and… Read more
Cervantes Celebrates Passage of Legislation Safeguarding Sensitive Locations from Federal Agent Overreach
In the face of constant raids from federal agents on Latino individuals in Chicagoland, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes voted to pass legislation that establishes that certain areas, like daycares,… Read more
BofA Commits $250M to Address Hunger, Basic Needs for Families
Bank of America announced a $250 million commitment over the next five years to support families and individuals experiencing food insecurity and other basic needs in communities nationwide. This investment… Read more
La Ciudad de Chicago Lanza una Campaña para Destacar los Negocios Locales Antes de la Temporada Navideña
El Departamento de Asuntos Comerciales y Protección al Consumidor de Chicago (BACP) lanzó la campaña Shop Local Chicago: Neighborhood Pride [Compra Local en Chicago: Orgullo deL Barrio] La campaña se… Read more
La Cámara de Representantes de Illinois Aprueba Proyecto de Ley Histórico Para Proteger a Familias Inmigrantes y Defender sus Derechos Constitucionales
El pasado viernes, la Cámara de Representantes de Illinois aprobó el Proyecto de Ley 132, proyecto de ley integral sobre derechos civiles y protección comunitaria, impulsado por el Caucus Latino… Read more
Bank of America se Compromete a Donar 250 Millones de Dólares para Combatir el Hambre y las Necesidades Básicas de las Familias
Bank of America anunció su compromiso de donar $250 millones los próximos cinco años para apoyar a familias y personas que pasan inseguridad en la comida y otras necesidades básicas… Read more
Illinois (DCFS) Rinde Homenaje a los Padres Adoptivos Durante el Mes de Concientización Sobre la Adopción.
El Gobernador JB Pritzker ha proclamado noviembre como el Mes de Concientización de la Adopción, uniéndose al Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias de Illinois (DCFS) en reconocimiento al… Read more
