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Gov. Pritzker announces $100 million in anti-violence funding for Illinois, including Lake County

Governor JB Pritzker announced an additional $100 million in anti-violence funding for municipalities across Illinois, including Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago. The grants will be allocated to fund gun violence prevention programs in 16 municipal areas in the state. The funding will support nonprofit community-based organizations and local governments and is part of the Reimagine […]

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State awards grant money to Lake County, Chicago area businesses hit by 2020 looting

Two Lake County businesses were awarded grants as part of a statewide economic recovery program for businesses to help rebuild after the 2020 riots. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced last Monday $976,000 to 26 small businesses and $7.45 million for businesses in commercial corridors. The grants are the final round […]