Ald. Brian Hopkins (2) in his latest newsletter included a statement on the Chicago casino and wrote “I, along with a number of my colleagues, are extremely disappointed that what was supposed to a democratic process, established by the mayor herself, has been completely disregarded. We do need a casino in Chicago due to the chronic underfunding of our police and fire pension funds. However, I do NOT believe this is the best site for a casino. Over 80% of the local residents are opposed to its placement at Halsted and Chicago due to very legitimate concerns around traffic, density, and safety. I will do everything in my power to continue to loudly oppose this proposal.”  

Ald. Susan Sadlowski Garza (10) tweeted “I'm proud to support Anna Valencia for Secretary of State because she supports women's reproductive rights!”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “Do people ever talk to each other in this administration? They remind me of the @twix commercials, with Left Twix always fighting Right Twix.”  

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted “The Chicago Police Department notified me that an individual was shot on the 6000 block of N. Francisco this morning around 9:23 AM. The victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.” 

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) and other supporters of his “Water for All” ordinance will host a news conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday outside City Hall on LaSalle Street to promote the ordinance before a City Council committee meeting scheduled for 2 p.m.

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “This Teacher Appreciation Week, we honor educators in Illinois with deep and profound admiration for all they've done over the past two years. May your daily efforts and sacrifices always be recognized and appreciated, and may God bless you all. #ThankYouTeacher"  

Rep. Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) tweeted, “Happy to report yesterday’s tweet is now outdated. With S&P’s credit upgrade today, we’re up to not five — but SIX credit upgrades in less than a year.”  

Sen. Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) tweeted, “The leaked draft decision would put the safety of women seeking reproductive care in jeopardy, and condemns women, particularly poor women and women of color, to few and dangerous options.”  

Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) tweeted, “A kiosk has opened in the @ISPDistrict11 headquarters located in Collinsville to help Metro East residents apply and update their Firearm Owners Identification card and Concealed Carry License.”  

Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) tweeted, “Today marks the beginning of Nurses Appreciation Week. I can't think of another group within our workforce that is more deserving of our gratitude. THANK YOU, NURSES!”  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “Thoughts and prayers for those rooting against Illinois.”  

Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) tweeted, “JB Pritzker failed all of Illinois when he ignored the unfolding tragedy at the LaSalle Veterans Home. We demand accountability and answers for this deeply troubling negligence.”  

Sen. Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) tweeted, “6 years ago, @mbatinick and I worked on a plan to save taxpayers money. Boy did it work. $1.4 billion and counting without cutting pension benefits, programs or raising taxes. Gov signed the bill and I brought Mark a pen. Bipartisanship isn’t dead. Just have to keep working at it”  

Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) tweeted, “Extremely proud to welcome State Senator Eric Mattson to the Illinois State Senate. Senator Mattson filled the vacancy of former State Senator John Connor, and will represent the central to western parts of Will County and southern part of DuPage County.” 

Eric Mattson, a Joliet firefighter running in the Democratic primary in the 43rd Senate District, was selected to replace former Sen. John Connor, who resigned from the Senate on April 30. Mattson was sworn in Friday.    

Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Robin Kelly sent a letter Friday to Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison asking the committee to consider Illinois be able to host one of the first five Democratic primaries for president in 2024 and in future presidential election years. The letter says Illinois should be one of the first primaries because of its diversity among people and communities as well progressive policies.   

S&P Global Ratings’ upgraded Illinois general bonds credit rating for the second time in a year Friday to the BBB+ level, moving the state further away from junk status. It’s the third credit rating upgraded for the state in two weeks after Fitch upgraded Illinois by two notches on Thursday and Moody’s upgraded the state at the end of April.   

Gov. JB Pritzker signed 35 bills on Friday. The bills include SB1234 requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to plan to restart emissions testing in Chicago, HB1568 changing the retirement age for the Illinois State Police to age 55 from 60, HB2910 requiring grocery stores to display the regular and discounted price of an item, and HB5439 to ban unauthorized “street sideshows.” 

Ald. Pat Dowell (3) tweeted, “At the reopening of Sip and Savor at 78 East 47th Street in Bronzeville. Come have an expresso or a twisted cap and some vittles! Congrats to the extraordinary Trez Pugh, owner.”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted, “Thank you to everyone that joined me for the 131st Annual Polish Constitution Day Parade. Great to stand alongside our Polish brethren as they continue to show the world what compassion & strength looks.”  

Ald. David Moore (17) tweeted, “When I talk to residents in the rural counties, and collar counties of our state they consistently say that they feel forgotten. Don't continue to elect people who were groomed by the establishment, elect grass root servants who mirror you.”  

Ald. Scott Waguespack (32) wrote in his latest newsletter, “The Mayor announced that the City has selected Bally’s Corporation to be the recipient of its sole casino license and the developer to create a world-class casino-resort and entertainment experience in Chicago on the site of the Tribune Publishing Center at Chicago and Halsted. You may read the full press release here. Many other factors were considered that led to the selection of Bally’s as the Mayor’s recommended partner on this historic development. The recommendation report will be available at chicago.gov/chicagocasino.”  

Ald. Brendan Reilly (42), wrote in his latest newsletter, “The vast majority of residents, 80%, are adamantly opposed to a casino opening in River North. I agree - the Tribune Publishing site is in an area of River North that is quiet and residential. It has a lot of traffic challenges that currently make it difficult to commute and traverse the area. It is not the appropriate place for a large entertainment venue.”  

Ald. James Cappleman (46) tweeted, “CTU is having an election on May 20. I won't tell teachers how to vote, but 3 years ago, some CTU teachers recruited students to assist them with stealing school desks and placing them in my front yard. Be an informed voter.”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) wrote in his latest newsletter that he hosted “a visioning of the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor between Irving Park and Lawrence. We reviewed survey results in which respondents said they would like to see more taverns, restaurants, and coffee shops come to the corridor, and would like to see pedestrian improvements where Ravenswood intersects with Irving Park, Montrose, and Lawrence. You can watch a recording of the video here.”  

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) wrote in his latest newsletter, “Myself and other members of City Council will be reviewing and voting on this [casino] proposal. A casino in Chicago will bring in revenues for the City and will help stabilize the City’s pension funds. I welcome your feedback on this proposal.” 

Cook County Public Defender Sharone Mitchell will host a news conference at 10 a.m. at the Cook County building alongside Sen. Omar Aquino (D-Chicago), Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) and other county and nonprofit officials to promote the launch of the new Immigration Representation Unit in the Public Defender’s Office.  

The National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 11, the Chicago Federation of Labor, United Way of Metro Chicago and Visitation Pantry Englewood will host an event at 10 a.m. Monday to promote the Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, when “USPS Customers are asked to leave donations of non-perishable food items next to their mailboxes before the delivery of the mail,” according to an announcement. “Letter carriers collect the donations and distribute them to local food banks.” 

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “Illinois received a double credit rating upgrade today. It is the first upgrade the state has seen from Fitch since June 2000. Democrats got it done.”  

Sen. Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Today we honored the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. As a former Chicago police officer, the memorial serves as a reminder of the oath police officers take. They protect and keep our communities safe with their bravery, strength and courage.”  

Rep. Greg Harris (D-Peoria) tweeted, “Fitch's financial rating agency gave Illinois a double credit upgrade today. Budgeting responsibly while focusing resources on key community priorities pays off once again. Democrats did this. Not one GOP vote for fiscal responsibility.”  

Rep. Jen Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) tweeted, “Not one 1, not 2, not 3, not 4 — but 5 credit upgrades in less than a year. We are making fiscal progress in Illinois.”  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “Today I joined @GovPritzker sign into law HB4292, the Pension COLA Buyout Program. This will save $300 million for FY23 and has already erased $1.4 billion in pension debt, which will help cover the costs of increased funding for schools, healthcare, and human services.”  

Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) tweeted, “Shocking new report shows how bad the DCFS situation really is. Kids are literally getting stuck in the DCFS system, while the department eats hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars. The Governor should be doing something about this.”  

Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) tweeted, “It’s almost as if the endless cycle of offering tax breaks and incentives for companies to relocate encourages companies to keep seeking the next highest bidder…”  

Rep. Ann Williams (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Here it is. Relegating women to nothing more than wombs. #twill"  

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) tweeted, “The audit tells the story of a governor who fatally mismanaged the state’s response, abdicated his responsibilities to protect the veterans of this state, & tried to hide it w/ an investigation he arranged w/ a predetermined outcome, ensuring his office escaped accountability.” 

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) will host former Vice President Mike Pence at the Peoria and Tazewell County Lincoln Day dinner on June 20, according to LaHood’s campaign. In a statement, Pence said he would be at the fundraiser to support both LaHood and Esther Joy King, who is running for the Republican nomination in the 17th Congressional District.   

SEIU Local 73 filed a federal lawsuit against the University of Illinois Board of Trustees alleging three employees at the Urbana-Champaign campus were prohibited from speaking during a public meeting.

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted “Pursuant to Rule 39, my colleagues and I have scheduled a Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy meeting for Tuesday, May 10, at 2pm. Chicagoans deserve equitable water reform, and Water For All is the way to achieve that.”  

Ald. George Cardenas (12) tweeted “I applaud the Mayor’s selection of Bally’s as the casino operator for the Chicago casino. This is about well-paying jobs for Chicago’s residents, shoring up much-needed funding for our police and fire pensions, and also providing opportunities for Chicago-based businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans and those with disabilities; and delivering a world-class entertainment destination that will support Chicago’s economic and financially prosperous recovery.”  

Ald. Raymond Lopez (15) tweeted “How long before Lightfoot blames @Boeing leaving Chicago on @RahmEmanuel as part of another ‘failed experiment’”  

Ald. Matt O’Shea (19) tweeted “Chicago Police Department (Area Two - Bureau of Detectives) issued a community alert regarding three robberies this week in Morgan Park & Mt Greenwood.”  

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25) tweeted “Happy Cinco de Mayo to all who celebrate! Today is a day to commemorate the Mexican victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 and to remind future generations of the importance of fighting against colonialism and for freedom and justice for all people.”  

Ald. Scott Waguespack (32) shared a WBEZ article and tweeted “Former JeffPark pool manager charged in park district scandal. Hector Coz worked for the park district 8 yrs. @dmihalopoulos”  

Ald. Matt Martin (47) tweeted “Looking forward to test riding electric @DivvyBikes and scooters at Eco Fest! Ride + learn about the @Divvy4Everyone program on 6/18 from 10am-2pm in Welles Park” 

Groups including Moms United Against Violence & Incarceration, Chicago Community Bond Fund and the Chicago Torture Justice Center will host a “Free Our Moms Day” vigil and mutual support drive at 11 a.m. Saturday outside Cook County Jail to “demonstrate solidarity with the approximately 195 moms” who are detained there. “Advocates will call upon State’s Attorney Foxx and Governor Pritzker to release prisoners, as they have the power to do, through dismissed charges, re-sentencing and clemency,” according to an event description. 

Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Thank you to all firefighters for their dedication and commitment to ensure the safety of those they protect. #InternationalFirefightersDay #BuildingCommunityin22 #IL22ndDistrict"  

Rep. Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) tweeted, “Thank you to all the teachers across the state and nation! You have the important task of educating and guiding our students, and in this way, you shape our society's future. We are so grateful for all that you, especially over the last several years in the face of the pandemic.”  

Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) tweeted, “I am pleased to announce that the Four Rivers Sanitation Authority in Winnebago County will be receiving more than $20 million in water infrastructure funding.”  

Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Proud to continue to partner with my friends @EqualityILL We’ve gotten a lot of great things done together over the years!”  

Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) tweeted, “This year more than ever, we’re keenly aware of the hard work small business owners put in to enrich and enliven our neighborhoods. Thank them for their contributions to our community by shopping and dining locally when possible! #NationalSmallBusinessWeek"  

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) tweeted, “This week I hosted my annual Starved Rock update for local stakeholders. Thank you to IDNR Director Callahan and her staff for joining the meeting to provide updates on current and future projects. I would also like to thank @StateRepYednock for participating in our meeting.”  

Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Everyone should have access to the reproductive healthcare they need. I strongly condemn efforts by extremist Supreme Court judges to undermine Roe v. Wade, and encourage lawmakers in Washington to take immediate action to protect reproductive health rights.”  

Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) tweeted, “At an important House Public Utilities Committee hearing this morning on energy issues in Illinois, especially given the potential of a huge energy cost spike this summer in Downstate Illinois. And as @IllinoisMfgAssc said: good to be in Springfield during May 😊" 

Former Department of Public Health chief of policy Jesse Lava has taken a position as special assistant to the director at the Department of Healthcare and Family Services.   

Attorney General Kwame Raoul sent a letter to President Joe Biden asking him to cancel all federal student debt. The letter was signed by seven other attorney generals. Raoul also announced Illinois residents would be eligible for $4 million from a class action lawsuit against TurboTax for falsely advertising services for free that users had to pay for.   

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced it had awarded all $250 million of federal relief pandemic funds through the Back 2 Business program. Over 6,500 businesses received grants.

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted “We're expecting a beautiful sunny day on Saturday! Stop by the Wicker Park plant sale”  

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted information about a community alert about “Motor Vehicle Theft in the 002nd District Wentworth.”  

Ald. Andre Vasquez (40) tweeted “My staff and I drove the whole ward, catalogued, organized and mapped out all the street and alley potholes in 40 for a more efficient and effective process! Many thanks to @ChicagoDOT for partnering with us, check it out!”  

Ald. Harry Osterman (48) tweeted “I, like many Americans, am outraged at the pending Supreme Court decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade. This is an attack on women's rights and reproductive healthcare, and we must stand together to protect reproductive rights across our country.” 

More than 37,000 properties’ tax bills will go up for auction through the Cook County Annual Tax Sale from May 12-18, county Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Wednesday. The properties, which include homes, businesses and vacant land, owe a collective $175.6 million in unpaid taxes. Property owners on the list have until next Thursday, May 12 to pay their delinquent taxes and interest in order to remove their properties off the Tax Sale list. They can do so on the Treasurer’s website.  

Chicago City Clerk Anna Valencia rolled out the full schedule on Wednesday for her office’s Mobile City Hall program, which will bring City Key registration, city sticker sales and other Clerk’s Office services to 15 different parks around the city between May 14 and July 30. The full calendar is available online. 

House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) tweeted, “People's personal and private medical decisions should not be in the hands of politicians. We have to be the ones to lead this movement. We will march. We will vote, and we will protect women in Illinois.”  

Rep. Denyse Stoneback (D-Skokie) tweeted, “I was proud to stand with @GovPritzker @repchriswelch @SenatorDonHarmon & many pro-choice champions in the legislature to condemn the draft SCOTUS decision which would overturn Roe v. Wade. We're united to ensure Illinois will always be a pro-choice state.”  

Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) tweeted, “It seems likely that the U.S. Supreme Court wants to set our country back several decades by overturning Roe v. Wade. Doing so violates the rights of millions, while making a standard medical procedure unsafe”  

Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) tweeted, “I am hopeful the court is moving toward allowing more protections for our most vulnerable lives. We should be embracing a culture of life that supports families, moms, and babies.”  

Sen. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago) tweeted, “#TeacherAppreciationWeek provides an opportunity for students, and their parents to show their appreciation for the hard work teachers do and the long hours many of them put in. This year, let’s give teachers the extra credit they deserve.”  

Rep. Sam Yingling (D-Grayslake) tweeted, “The draft ruling from the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade is devastating for women, personal liberty, and threatens the progress we’ve fought so hard to achieve. I’m proud to have helped make Illinois a 100% Pro-Choice state and now we all need to fight to protect it.”  

Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) tweeted, “The Supreme Court seems ready to deprive millions of women the right to choose. As long as there is a Democratic majority in the Illinois State Senate, women will have their rights protected.”  

Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) tweeted, “I’m optimistic at the possibility of Roe v Wade being overturned by SCOTUS. I agree the original decision was wrong. My heart breaks for the millions of babies killed by abortion procedures in the past 50 years. Unfortunately, nothing changes in Illinois.”  

Rep. Mark Walker (D-Arlington Heights) tweeted, “Thank God for Illinois, where we preemptively protected women's right to choose three years ago, just in case the Supreme Court found against Roe. Remember how all of these recent Republican appointees told the Senate that Roe v. Wade was "settled law."”  

Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) tweeted, “I am horrified at the recent news that the US Supreme Court will overturn #RoeVWade The reproductive rights that women have had for 49 years are now in grave danger”  

Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) tweeted, “The small businesses in our community add a character and distinction that make the 26th District a fantastic place to live, work, and shop. They've survived many challenges these past few years and I pledge to always support policies that will help our small businesses thrive.”  

Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) tweeted, “To my Republican colleagues: where you at??? Either have the courage to stand with women today (extremely doubtful) or cheer this ruling on like the gleeful misogynists who run your party. But your silence is straight up embarrassing.”  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “To be clear: crime is still a huge issue. SCOTUS’ #RoeVWade posture is proof of that. A STOLEN Presidential election in 2000 gives us Alito. A STOLEN Supreme Court seat in 2017 given to Gorsuch. All lead to this decision to STEAL bodily autonomy and self determination.” 

The Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition will hold a candidate forum Friday between U.S. Reps. Sean Casten and Marie Newman in their primary race to represent Illinois’ 6th Congressional District. The event begins at 6 p.m. at The Mecca Center in Willowbrook.

Ald. Daniel La Spata (1) tweeted about Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s new “Chicagwa” canned tap water, saying “Free at the Weiner Circle, $30.79 per 1000 cubic feet from your tap, a rate up over 300% since 2006. But we’re going to change that with the Water For All ordinance, so no one is too poor to afford such a basic necessity.”  

Ald. Sophia King (4) tweeted “Women should have the ability to control their own bodies period!”  

Ald. George Cardenas (12) tweeted “We cannot allow the radical majority on the Supreme Court jeopardize the health and lives of women. We are going to fight tooth and nail for all our daughters, sisters, mothers and grandmothers.”  

Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25) tweeted “Reproductive health rights are basic fundamental human rights. Women, specifically women of color, and all people with uteruses have been fighting for far too long for this to be taken away from them.”  

Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez (33) tweeted “This is the time to strengthen the structures of solidarity & care we have in place to protect each other. I just signed up for monthly donations to the @ChiAbortionFund. This fund supports people receiving care in IL from all 50 states. Donate if you can!”  

Ald. Tom Tunney (44) tweeted “Congratulations to @LakeViewHighSc2's choir teacher, Puja Ramaswamy, for winning the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching, one of the highest honors a teacher can receive in Illinois!”  

Ald. Debra Silverstein (50) tweeted “The 24th District Police will be holding an in-person CAPS meeting for Beat 2411 tonight (May 3). The meeting will be held at Bethesda International Academy, 6803 N Campbell, at 7 PM.” 

Chicago remains in the Centers for Disease Control “low risk” category for COVID-19, but the city could move into the “medium risk” category by the end of this week if it surpasses 200 daily new cases per 100,000 residents, Chicago Department of Public Health Comm. Allison Arwady said in a news release Tuesday. “Residents should continue to feel comfortable going to work, going to school, and traveling on CTA buses and trains, but should exercise caution, not only for themselves, but to protect others.” Arwady said.  

The Chicago Federation of Labor’s delegates voted unanimously late Tuesday to reelect Bob Reiter and Don Villar to new four-year terms as president and secretary-treasurer of the union, the group announced. The entire “solidarity slate” headed by Reiter and Villar ran unopposed.  

U.S. Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) will host an event with James Smith of Sow Community Development Corporation at 3906 W Gladys Ave. in Chicago at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to “discuss solutions to the affordable housing crisis,” according to an event notice. They will hold a news conference to “showcase successful solutions to the shortage of affordable housing and building generational wealth.” 

Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) tweeted, “This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, I appreciate the amazing teachers of @CTULocal1 for relentlessly defending the needs of our students, schools, and communities. Proud to have stood with you on the picket lines, and to have your back every day.”  

Sen. Robert Peters (D-Chicago) tweeted, “I encourage all eligible organizations to apply for the new round of community anti-violence grants. We want every single community to get the public safety everyone deserves!”  

Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago) tweeted, “HB 4434 recently passed the Senate unanimously, meaning the @ChicagoFire, @chicagosky, and @chicagoredstars license plates are on the way. Once available, every license plate purchased will raise money for Illinois public schools. @WNBA@NWSL@MLS"  

Rep. Kam Buckner (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Great to start the week off in South Shore to announce funding for violence prevention ahead of the Summer. Honored to stand with the people and organizations who are doing the work to make us ALL safer.”  

Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) tweeted, “This weekend, I had the pleasure of joining @ABATEofIllinois for their Freedom Rally in Springfield, where I was honored to accept a Senator of the Year award. Thank you to ABATE of Illinois for this recognition, and for all of the great work you do!”  

Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Yesterday, I stopped by the Lincolnwood Baseball and Softball Association's picture day. No matter the weather, there is nothing like having youth baseball and softball thriving in our community.”  

Sen. Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) tweeted, “Massive congrats to @taft_hs art teacher Jennifer Trejo for winning the @Teach_Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching! Day in and day out, Jennifer dedicates herself to enriching the lives of her students and growing Taft's wonderful art department. Much deserved.” 

Jessica Genova is leaving her position as chief of staff to Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) to join the Democratic Party of Illinois as a regional political organizer. Claudia Peralta will take over as the new chief of staff.   

Illinois will use $84 million from a settlement with Volkswagon on electric transportation, including replacing diesel buses with electric buses, electric public transportation vehicles and charging stations.   

The Illinois Department of Public Health is making $3.7 million of grants available to all counties except Cook County for implementing COVID-19 health equity strategies. The grants are part of the federally funded Activating Relationships In Illinois for Systemic Equity.  

Gov. JB Pritzker announced the state was making $113 million of grants available for anti-violence programs through the Reimagine Public Safety Act. The funding is expected to be ready for the summer. The $113 million is in addition to $73 million already sent out by the Department of Human Services and $71.8 million still awaiting distribution. The grants are designed to combat gun violence in Illinois cities.