The Pritzker administration recently announced it plans to close enrollment for its state-funded health insurance program for undocumented immigrants under 65.
On June 15, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) reintroduced the Hate Crimes Commission Act in the U.S. House of Representatives with Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY). Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) reintroduced the same bill in the U.S. Senate.
On Sunday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi presented the Village of Streamwood with a check for $330,400 for the construction of the Madison Drive Bike and Pedestrian Trail. Congressman Krishnamoorthi secured the funding for this community project as part of this year’s government funding package.
There are 42 inmates sentenced to jail in Cook County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending June 17.
Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois announced on Jun. 8 that lawmakers in the state will be granted a 5% salary raise, which is included in the Governor's ambitious $50.4 billion spending plan, setting a new record for the state.