The Waukegan City Council passed an order banning federal immigration agents from using city-owned property as officials say they are here to “build trust, not barriers.” Members of the Waukegan City Council passed Resolution 25-R-281, which was signed by Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham, during a special council meeting on Monday evening. The resolution mandates that […]
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Mayor signs order banning federal agents from using North Chicago-owned property, denouncing immigration operations
The mayor of North Chicago signed a “landmark” order banning federal immigration agents from using city-owned property, as he denounces immigration enforcement operations for causing fear. North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr. signed an executive order at City Hall on Monday evening addressing federal immigration enforcement within the city. He was joined by North Chicago […]
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Gov. JB Pritzker issues executive order recommending Illinois residents wear masks again
Governor JB Pritzker issued an executive order on Friday recommending Illinois residents, including those who are vaccinated, to wear masks in accordance with CDC guidance. Pritzker’s previous orders said that anyone who was not fully vaccinated should wear a face covering when in a public place and unable to maintain a six-foot social distance. His […]
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Gov. Pritzker signs bill that will provide $250 million in funding to anti-violence groups in Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law on Friday that will provide $250 million in state funding to anti-violence groups in an effort to reduce gun violence across Illinois. In early November, Pritzker declared gun violence a public health crisis in Illinois while signing the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA), which established the Office […]
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker declares gun violence in Illinois a public health crisis, pledges $250 million investment
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday declared gun violence in Illinois a public health crisis and said the state is investing $250 million to implement a public safety plan. Joined by legislators, stakeholders, and community leaders, Pritzker made the announcement during a press conference at Breakthrough Urban Ministries FamilyPlex in Chicago. He said the state’s $250 […]