Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans to be aware of phishing scams that claim to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” and are attempting to obtain personal and financial information.
Giannoulias warns about the rise in DMV text scams
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Questions and Answers for parents of children with disabilities
Parents can support their child with a disability by focusing on their abilities, communicating with them, and providing a loving environment, while also providing access to breastmilk and playing with them.
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Ventura secures $10.6 million for local trail, bridge and corridor improvements
State Senator Rachel Ventura has secured $10.6 million in grants under the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to fund improvements to the DuPage River Greenway Trail, Renwick Road Multi-Use Path, and Romeoville Route 53 corridor.
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Will County Hosts Book Reuse Event with over 80,000 Books Recycled
The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host its annual three-day Book Reuse and Recycling event on May 30-June 1, 2025, at Pilcher Park Nature Center, offering thousands of free books and accepting drop-offs of large quantities of books for reuse and recycling.
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Illinois Legislation Aims to Reduce Maternal Mortality for Black Women
The Senate passed a bill that would mandate providers receive one hour of training prior to renewing their license, in an effort to reduce implicit biases and combat maternal mortality in marginalized groups.
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Joliet Public Schools Honors 12 Retiring Employees with 257 Years of Service
Twelve employees of Joliet Public Schools District 86 are retiring this year, with a combined 257 years of service, and the district is grateful for their dedication and contributions to the school community.
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“The Battle for the Black Mind” by Karida L. Brown
“The Battle for the Black Mind” by Karida L. Brown explores the history of Black education in America, the fight for intellectual freedom, and the need for ongoing activism to ensure that upcoming generations can win the next “battle”.
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Anti-Immigrant Cruelty is a National Scourge – And Would Be Made Worse by the MAGA Budget Bill
Immigrant communities in Chicago and across the country are living in fear of Trump’s immigration crackdown, but are standing strong in solidarity with their neighbors and fighting back with non-violent organizing and voting to protect their rights.
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Lawmakers tried to reform Illinois’ food system. Here’s why it failed
The Good Food Purchasing Program proposed in Illinois aimed to keep food dollars local, support small producers, and raise standards for food companies’ labor, environmental and animal welfare practices, but was not passed by state lawmakers.
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Raoul cautions residents to be on alert for storm-related repair scams
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warned residents to be aware of scammers who may be taking advantage of homeowners and business owners affected by recent storms, and provided tips to help avoid dishonest contractors.
