Quincy Veterans Home Legislation

Senate Bill 2481 will attempt to respect the people who tragically and unnecessarily died at the Quincy Veterans Home while under state care. A WBEZ report stated: “In three straight years, legionellosis killed 13 people and sickened at least 61 residents and staff at the downstate veterans’ home, and the…

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Comcast Newmakers Interview

  South Suburban Transportation Residents of the south side find many transportation challenges. The south suburbs recently opened 57/294 and Phase II will be another 1.5 years. There are new trains on the Metra line and the area is working on opening a third airport. There needs to be equity…

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May Grant Alert

The Illinois General Assembly Legislative Research Unit has recently released its May Grant Alert. Click on the blue text for the PDF file with additional information and grant application deadlines. May Grant Alert The listing of grants available are below. Adult Reentry and Employment Strategic Planning Program Advanced Transportation and…

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