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This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes funeral services information for Commissioner Dennis Deer, announces the start of State Fiscal Year 2025, congratulates DuPage County Chief Policy and Program Officer Sheryl Markay on her retirement, reminds Illinoisans to practice safe grilling during the 4th of July holiday, reports on a list of recipients that received grant award money for Energy Planning and Efficiency Projects, invites county officials and staff to join an ISACo Policy Committee, shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, provides a link for county officials and staff to register for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Comcast and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter announces the passing of ISACo Vice President Dennis Deer, links to ISACo's 2024 post-session information webpage, includes Illinois employment rates for May, announces recipients for Illinois Lottery Veterans' Cash Grants, makes county officials aware of the West Nile Virus detected in 13 Illinois counties, invites county officials and staff to join an ISACo Policy Committee, shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, provides a link for county officials and staff to register for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in July, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Constellation Telecom and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes a link to ISACo's 2024 post-session information webpage, invites county officials and staff to join an ISACo Policy Committee, makes county officials aware of advocates for Statewide Public Defender legislation presenting to ISACo's Justice and Public Safety Policy Committee, highlights the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's (IEPA) 2025 Intended Use Plan, reports on Illinois receiving millions in federal funding on behalf of the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EE RLF) Grant Program, shares $5 million in grant funding awarded to recipients for the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program, announces millions available in grant funding for the statewide Get Covered Illinois Navigator Program, shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, provides current CD and Treasury Rates via ISACo corporate partner IPRIME, invites county officials and staff to register for the 2024 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition, congratulates the 2024 Illinois NACo Award winners, makes county officials aware of a Local Officials Appreciation Picnic event that will be hosted by the Illinois State Treasurer's Office during the upcoming 2024 Illinois State Fair, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Public Surplus and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes a link to ISACo's 2024 Bills Approved by Both Chambers report, provides an update on ISACo-tracked bills signed into law by the Governor, invites counties to submit legislative proposal ideas for 2025 as well as amendments to ISACo's County Platform, provides a link for county officials and staff to register for the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in July, announces Community Development Block Grant recipients, conveys that Illinois has been selected to participate in the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Nationwide and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes an update on a rate increase request for Peoples Gas, highlights news and updates from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, provides current CD and Treasury Rates via ISACo corporate partner IPRIME, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter provides a summary of the 2024 spring legislative session following the General Assembly's adjournment, includes a link to register for the upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Hillsborough County, Florida, highlights ISACo corporate partner IPRIME and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week’s Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes an update on the remaining session schedule, links to ISACo-tracked bills approved by both chambers last week and tracked bills scheduled for committee hearings this week, provides a legislative update on HB4489, calls on county officials to contact their state legislators to urge support for an increase to LGDF revenue for counties, reports on the investment of water infrastructure loans to local governments and water districts in the state, reports on the employment rates for the month of April, shares information on a Capitol Program Grant Opportunity, shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, provides current CD and Treasury Rates via ISACo corporate partner IPRIME, makes county officials aware of a Local Officials Appreciation Picnic event that will be hosted by the Illinois State Treasurer's Office during the upcoming 2024 Illinois State Fair, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Mahoney, Silverman and Cross, LLC and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes key remaining session dates, links to several ISACo-tracked bills scheduled for committee hearings this week and bills approved by committees during the prior week, announces Made in Illinois grant awards, reports on the state of Illinois' Covid-19 After Action Report and Playbook, highlights the state's increase in international tourism in 2023, shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, congratulates NACo Leadership Academy graduates from Illinois, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner UnitedHealthcare and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes links to several ISACo-tracked bills scheduled for committee hearings this week as well as tracked bills approved by committees last week, provides information about proposed legislation intended to merge Chicago area transit agencies, discusses legislation that would regulate migrant busing within Illinois, shares an announcement about funding for permanent supportive housing, includes information about a grant opportunity for community revitalization, provides current CD and Treasury Rates via ISACo corporate partner IPRIME, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo’s partnership with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office and invites counties to join ISACo.

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views e-newsletter includes a 2024 legislative session schedule update, shares an update on crime free housing legislation, shares information about a second filed lawsuit concerning tax sales, highlights the Illinois Department of Revenues' (IDOR) April Newsletter, highlights the Off-Highway Vehicle Recreational Trails Program, reports on the March unemployment rates for the state, highlights an Open Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Webinar Opportunity, shares what ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, announces upcoming National Association of Counties (NACo) webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner Comcast and invites counties to join ISACo.