An inspiring night at the HRC Chicago Gala. A reminder that when our community stands united — for dignity, equality, safety, and belonging — hope becomes action and progress becomes possible. Honored to celebrate the leaders who move this mission forward every single day.
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Driving gives teens freedom—but with freedom comes responsibility. This Teen Driver Safety Week, we’re raising awareness about the importance of safe decisions, smart habits, and staying alert. Let’s keep our roads safer, one choice at a time.
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Grateful to YMCA and Illini Gymnastics team for helping celebrate Illinois Literacy Day in Champaign! More than 400 books were shared locally as U of I athletes and community leaders volunteered as readers. 📚✨ More than 8,000 books were shared statewide!
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Take care of business the easy way. Illinois vehicle industry services—like titling, registration, and dealer transactions—are available online. Fast, convenient, and ready when you are. Visit ILSOS.gov to get started today.
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Dolly Parton’s @dollyslibrary is helping promote literacy across Illinois by providing young readers with free books from birth through age 5. 📚 We’re proud to partner in expanding access to books and helping foster a lifelong love of reading.
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In this Thursday edition of facts from the stacks, we take a look at the card catalog inside the Illinois state archives to find out information on Illinois' first ever secretary of state.
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Skip the line! Illinois drivers can update their license plates and vehicle registration online in just minutes. Fast, easy, and available 24/7. Visit ILSOS.gov to get started today.
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Having books at home helps children build reading skills, confidence and a lifelong love of learning. Literacy opens doors, creates opportunity and strengthens communities – one reader at a time.
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This Banned Books Week, we asked Alexi how our office is helping readers throughout the state have access to any book they'd like to get their hands on. 📚
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Today we honor a Chicago legend and a dear personal friend. Howard lived with a kind of warmth, generosity, and faith that left a mark on everyone he met. He was the heart of small business in this city and devoted to his family above all else. Rest in peace. #HowardFrumWay
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Thank you to YMCA and Illini Gymnastics team for celebrating Illinois Literacy Day in Champaign! Over 8,000 books were shared statewide, with 400+ delivered locally with U of I athletes and community leaders joining as volunteer readers. 📚✨
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Our office championed legislation for Illinois to become the first state in the nation to ban book bans because everyone deserves the freedom to discover new ideas, explore different perspectives, and access the resources that help them learn and grow. #FreedomToRead
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It’s banned books week, and in Illinois, the right to read is law. Illinois became the first state in the nation to outlaw book bans. Censorship doesn’t protect readers, it silences authors, erases stories, and takes the choice away to decide what they read, think and learn.
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The DMV is coming to you! 🚗📍Since 2023, our Mobile DMV program has brought more than 60,000 transactions directly to communities across Illinois through 1,700+ events — making it easier and more convenient to get essential DMV services close to home.
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Our office led the charge to protect Illinoisans’ fundamental Right to Read, making Illinois the first state to protect libraries and librarians from book bans. This Banned Books Week, let’s celebrate – and exercise – our right to read! 📚
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We joined young readers at @YMCAChicago to celebrate the joy of reading and help put 8,000+ books into the hands of kids across the state of Illinois. When we invest in literacy, we invest in opportunity. 📚 @berniesbookbank @BookumApp @dollyslibrary
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Congratulations to SemSem Mediterranean on today’s grand opening! 🎉 We’re proud to support entrepreneurs who turn their ideas into thriving businesses and invest in their communities. Our Business Services Department is here to help businesses succeed across Illinois.
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Did you know you can access many Secretary of State services online? From filing annual business reports to purchasing a certificate of good standing, you can take care of your business services needs from the comfort of home. Visit ILSOS.gov to get started today.
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We kick off American Archives Month with the original plat map showcasing the small town of Chicago from the 1830s in this Thursday edition of Facts From the Stacks. #ArchivesMonth
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