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Illinois' Pritzker on education funding: 'Getting a college or university degree shouldn't strap you with debt for the rest of your life'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois is promoting a newly-passed state budget of $50.6 billion, emphasizing its aim to make community college education accessible to almost all students.

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Pritzker: ‘Housing isn’t a privilege, it’s a right’

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) have earmarked nearly $26 million in federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to provide funding for an increasing number of affordable housing developments statewide.

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Ugaste hosts Outside Kid's Fair Saturday: 'Bring the family along for touch-a-trucks, shows, and information on important topics'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 24, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R - Geneva) is hosting his annual Outside Kid's Fair from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Chapelstreet Church, in Geneva, Illinois, according to a press release.

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Marter on his opponent for Illinois' 14th District: ‘It’s three strikes and Underwood should be out’

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 21, 2023

James "Jim" Marter is running against Congresswoman Lauren Underwood for Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.

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Pritzker: 'Regimes ban books, not democracies'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 12, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on legislation that bans libraries from banning books, making Illinois the first state in the country to do so.

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Ugaste: 'I’m so sorry to hear about the tragic shooting that occurred last night in Geneva that killed two people'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is expressing alarm and sending condolences following a murder-suicide shooting in Geneva on June 15.

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Pritzker: ‘Every individual, family and senior in Illinois deserves to have a stable and safe home’

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking the wraps off a new homebuyer program that will invest $15million to boost home purchase accessibility for low- and moderate-income people, families and seniors across the state.

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Ugaste: ‘Democrats’ budget prioritizes new spending over existing commitments’

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

Taking aim at Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new $50.4 billion budget, State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, is calling the spending plan more of the same reckless spending by Democrats that has Illinois swimming in red ink.

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Ugaste slams legislation that 'takes away the rights of the constituents of 100 counties in Illinois'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 5, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is criticizing House Bill 3062 and claims the legislation could deny Illinois citizens access to courts.

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Joliet's Hug opposes DOT grant for EV charging stations: 'We are not here to compete with our own businesses'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

Councilmember Larry Hug recently expressed his opposition to the City of Joliet approving an application to obtain a charging and fuel infrastructure grant from the U.S. DOT.

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Joliet city planner: 'I don't think they were trying to intentionally do something inappropriate'

By Kendall County Times Report | Jun 1, 2023

The city of Joliet gives a special use permit to a business that had been operating without a license in an improper zoning code for years.

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Joliet adds sites to historic registry, council hears of upcoming preservation initiatives

By Kendall County Times Report | May 31, 2023

The city of Joliet declared May to be Historic Preservation Month and celebrated with an annual report on preservation, proclamations for historical projects at the library, and the addition of a new property to its historic district.

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Underwood, Bonamici, Horsford Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Clinical Opportunities for Graduate Nursing Students

By Kendall County Times Report | May 29, 2023

WASHINGTON – On May 25, 2023, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Educating Future Nurses Act to expand clinical education and training opportunities for future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

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Underwood, Bonamici, Horsford Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Clinical Opportunities for Graduate Nursing Students

By Kendall County Times Report | May 24, 2023

On May 25, Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Educating Future Nurses Act to expand clinical education and training opportunities for future Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs).

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Ugaste: Glad for tax credit program that will ‘help bring jobs to Illinois’

By Kendall County Times Report | May 23, 2023

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is praising a legislative package through which certain companies can receive up to 75% income tax withholding credits for construction workers.

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Underwood Announces Veterans Town Hall with Representative Mark Takano, Ranking Member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs

By Kendall County Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 23, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced she will host a Veterans Town Hall at the La Salle VFW, Post 4668 on Saturday, May 27 at 12:00 p.m.

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Pritzker: 'This legislation finally protects Illinoisans from predatory actions by the firearms industry.'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 22, 2023

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has vowed to sign a bill that paves the way for gun sellers to be sued for marketing to young people.

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Underwood Opens District Office in Sandwich, Illinois

By Kendall County Times Report | May 22, 2023

On May 22, Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced a new office location at 207 E. Church Street, Unit F, Sandwich, Illinois. To celebrate the office’s opening, Underwood will be hosting an Open House for constituents at the Sandwich office on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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Davis: 'There is no reason we can't pass sweeping ethics reform measures today'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 19, 2023

In a May 15 Facebook post, State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) discussed the need for ethics reform.

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Mayor of Plainfield: 'It's again, an exciting time to have some new blood infused on different levels with new ideas'

By Kendall County Times Report | May 16, 2023

The village of Plainfield recently reorganized the board of trustees and said goodbye to departing committee members.