SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointments in his administration Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees Bernie Ranchero will serve as a Trustee on the Eastern Illinois University Board of Trustees./* Dr. Ranchero is a passionate community healthcare activist and advocate for public higher education. He is commit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2023: Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the McHenry County area are planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan capital program. Five major projects represent a total investment of more than $19 million, improving safety, mobility and quality   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: As part of continued efforts to end homelessness on Chicago's Far Northwest Side, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting recently directed state funding that will support new outreach case manager and housing locator positions through Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) out of its Portage Cragin Counseling Center. "To best support our longtime homeless on the far Northwest si  more

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: In order to recognize all that they provide to older adults, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting National Senior Center Month this September. "Whether it's providing community, helping connect seniors to healthcare services, or just giving older adults a place to spend time doing their favorite activities, senior centers are a vital piece of the lives of many seniors in our commun  more

PALATINE, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Following meetings with constituents regarding a serious water service disruption in her community, state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, introduced a public safety measure that will require that water distribution companies, including Aqua Illinois, notify affected fire departments while water supplies are disrupted. "Back in July, nearly 1,200 households in Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods, who rely on A  more

NAPERVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: The 95th Street Naperville Public Library will make needed improvements to public spaces thanks to funding secured in the recent state budget by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville. "The library has been a wonderful partner to work with to bring these beneficial programs to our community," said Rep. Yang Rohr. "When I found out there was a need for improvements at the 95th Street location, I   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The White House issued the following news release: With less than one week before the end of the fiscal year, extreme House Republicans are playing partisan games with peoples' lives and marching our country toward a government shutdown that would have damaging impacts across the country--including putting vital nutrition assistance at risk for nearly 7 million women and children who rely on the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The White House issued the following news release: With less than one week before the end of the fiscal year, extreme House Republicans are playing partisan games with peoples' lives and marching our country toward a government shutdown that would have damaging impacts across the country--including undermining our national security and forcing servicemembers across the country and around the world to work without pay. During an Extreme Republican Shutdown, servicemember  more