8/25/2025
This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter provides initial information about a White House Executive Order (EO) in opposition to cashless bail, includes bills signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker, shares ISACo's 2025 Public Act Report, links to a new episode of ISACo's Counties Count! Podcast that looks at the important role counties have played in supporting education as students head back to school, makes counties aware of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants available from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), shares that Safe Routes to School Program Grants are available from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), reports on a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities, announces that Stretch Energy Code Application Grants are available, provides information about the Illinois America250 Commission, links to articles ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, shares information about upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Constellation Telecom and invites counties to join ISACo.