/PRNewswire/ Today, Global Down Syndrome Foundation announced its annual AcceptAbility Gala will take place virtually on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from.
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Happy Monday, Illinois. We re at the two-week countdown mark for state lawmakers to wrap up the budget and hundreds of other bills. Word of the week: busy.
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Tension is building in Springfield as state lawmakers zero in on how to redraw congressional and state legislative districts. And when we say “lawmakers,” we mean Democrats. Republicans have so far been iced out of the room where it’s all happening though there might be a reveal sometime this week.
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PEORIA, Ill. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) Friday announced a grant totaling more than $8 million will be headed to Peoria International Airport (PIA).
The $8,057,860 grant is from the U.S. Department of Transportation and will be used to expand the existing terminal apron to meet Federal Aviation Administration design standards.
“Peoria International Airport is a vital transportation hub and a major economic driver in our corner of Illinois,” Bustos said. “I’m pleased to announce this federal grant to move this critical project forward and improve their operations.
“We must continue to invest in our infrastructure to rebuild our country and create good-paying jobs in our communities.”