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6th Annual Valentine’s Cards for Seniors was a wonderful success! ❤️

6th Annual Valentine’s Cards for Seniors was a wonderful success! ❤️

Our 6th Annual Valentine’s Cards for Seniors was a wonderful success! ❤️ 💌Because of your generosity, seniors across our community felt extra love this Valentine’s Day. We truly couldn’t have done this without everyone who helped create and collect cards. We would like to sincerely thank the following recorded donors: Deirdre Shugart – Hillman Elementary Student Council Becky Newport Patti

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Proposal Supports Small Employers with Tax Credit for Health Reimbursement Arrangements

Proposal Supports Small Employers with Tax Credit for Health Reimbursement Arrangements

State Senator Dave Syverson is co-sponsoring legislation to make employee health coverage more affordable for small businesses by creating a new tax credit for employers that offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Senate Bill 3619, filed by Senator Chris Balkema, is an initiative of the Small Business Advocacy Council. The legislation would establish a tax credit for small businesses that choose

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Illinois bill would give cash to families who lose SNAP over work requirements

Illinois bill would give cash to families who lose SNAP over work requirements

Despite continued criticism of fraud and abuse within Illinois’ SNAP program, Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation to create a new, state-funded cash benefit for households that lose or see reductions in federal SNAP benefits under updated work requirement rules. Senate Bill 3277 would require the Illinois Department of Human Services to establish the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH)

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Governor Pritzker Pushes Another Record-Breaking Budget

Governor Pritzker Pushes Another Record-Breaking Budget

Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address this week drew sharp criticism from Senate Republicans, who said Illinois families were hoping to hear real solutions on rising costs, property taxes, and economic stagnation. Instead, they argued the speech sounded more like a campaign message and offered another record-setting spending plan with no real relief for the families and businesses of Illinois. Under

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