State Senator Mike Porfirio announces applications open for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding.
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Meet the 28-year-old lawyer running to represent the 23rd Ward
Leonardo Rojas-Banda, a 28-year-old attorney and community organizer, kicked off his campaign on Aug. 23 for Chicago’s 23rd Ward.
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Only in Chicago: 5K race on Midway Airport runway benefits children and adults with disabilities
This year’s Midway 5K, taking place on Sept. 13, features a unique running course; Midway Airport’s tarmac! All proceeds from the run will fund the Special Children’s Charities organization that sprung from the Chicago’s 1968 Special Olympics. To register, visit: secure.qgiv.com/event/midway5k/.
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From in custody to mentor: Jammie Williams and the garden that saved his life
Jammie Williams, formerly incarcerated person at Cook County jail’s life experienced a rapid upward trajectory when he was tapped to manage the jail’s two 1-acre each gardens upon release. Read his story; search Southwest Regional Publishing.
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Illinois steps in where feds won’t: Pritzker signs relief bill for storm-damaged homes
Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday authorizing direct state payments to Southwest Side residents and others whose homes were damaged by recent storms and tornadoes
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Cook County task force recommends court transparency to combat domestic violence
A July 9 press conference held by the 6-month-old Cook County Domestic Violence Task Force has announced first-round recommendations including sweeping reforms to make the court system more transparent and accountable and the need for a new dashboard bringing together all domestic violence court and resource information in one place.
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Federal disaster loans available for June storm damage in Cook County
Governor Pritzker’s disaster declaration for June 11 tornado and storm damage was approved by the Small Business Administration; applications for small loans now open.
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Chicago Legislator, Edgar County Farm Bureau, Bridge Illinois’ Urban-Rural Divide
State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed members of the Edgar County Farm Bureau to Illinois’ 11th Legislative District this week, part of a statewide effort to build understanding between urban lawmakers and rural farmers—and to show how deeply agriculture shapes the Chicago economy. The visit included stops at Porfirio’s district office in Burbank, the Frito Lay […]
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Moving Archer Forward plan heads to city commission for final approval
The Moving Archer Forward initiative, a planning effort to revitalize the Archer Avenue corridor, has completed its community engagement phase and is moving toward formal city approval.
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Angel Gutierrez pushes for financial stability in Chicago School Board run
Angel Gutierrez runs unopposed for second term citing his excitement to continue the progress he sees that can be built up on in southwest side schools