Today, I presented the first installment of a $1.5M grant to the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, investing in the continued growth of small businesses across Illinois.

It’s Credit Card Reduction Day, and a reminder that financial progress starts with a plan. Tune in to Episode 19 of the Mendoza Podcast, Ditching the Debt, where we talk about facing your debt, understanding what you owe, and building a plan to move forward.

A closer look at the future of motion technology at HIWIN Corporation. Proud to see companies like HIWIN leading innovation and manufacturing right here in Illinois.

This is the time of year when you’re dealing with a lot of personal information including Social Security and bank account numbers. You’ve got to be careful not to fall victim to con artists looking to steal your identity and your money.

We have a responsibility to pour into our young people and remind them of their power. At the Springfield Capitol building, I met an incredible group of students from Innovations High School in Chicago. I’m excited for what the future holds for them!

Take a moment to appreciate the women in your life—the ones who inspire you, support you, and show up in ways big and small. Happy Women’s History Month to all the incredible women who make a difference every day. 🤍

Adopt, don’t shop! 🐾 Thousands of shelter pets across Illinois are waiting for a loving home this summer. To find a pet shelter near you, browse our online database! ⤵️ illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-...

When I took office as Comptroller, our Rainy Day Fund had just $48,000. Today, it stands at $2.4 billion. That progress matters for Illinois’ financial future, and for the remainder of my term as Comptroller, I’m going to keep working to build on it.

I want all of our local entrepreneurs to succeed, and my office’s SMART Business program helps small businesses register to bid on state contracts, creating new opportunities and furthering sales. For more information on the SMART Business Program, visit illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-....

"Living with Humans" by Kal Fulsom a.co/d/ddaGXP1 Book 02 of the SHIFTERS series. A compelling story of two species, Humans & Elysians. A science fiction tale, weaving together personal relationships, cultural clashes, libertine lifestyles, new technology, and futurism.

Israel kills 31 in Beirut strike following Hezbollah rocket attack #news #politics #israel #hezbollah #iran

Titans coach Robert Saleh removes all seed oils in team facility—players approve! 🏈🥗 #NFL #Titans #TeamHealth

The Moment of Truth: Top 7 Queens Revealed! #MissMesoAmerica #2026 Hold on tight, beauties! The moment of truth has arrived as we unveil the top seven queens in this heart-stopping beauty pageant. WATCH ON: youtu.be/Sa9cV8SeSL8 #BeautyQueens #PageantDrama #Top7 #CrownReveal #CompetitionOnFire

Endless comparison destroys contentment. Sharpen your mind. Ignite your flame. #fyp #anime #demonslayer #mindset #health

#Israel has killed at least 881 people during the 'ceasefire' in #Gaza & claims it killed dozens more. Today: "The first moments of the bombing of a Jeep on Al-Shuhada Street in western Gaza City" اللحظات الأولى لقصف مركبة جيب في شارع الشهد..اء غرب مدينة غزة www.threads.com/@moein_gaza/...

"I don't have the luxury of belief." 🛸 The debate around UFOs needs to shift from opinion to evidence. It's been seen, it's documented, and it's time to stop treating it like speculation. Full episode here:  https://youtu.be/LfGkVijKjbs #UFO #UAP #Aliens #Disclosure

National Poetry Month: Gil Scott-Heron, Whitey on the Moon

Arne Slot played the Mo Salah questions with a straight bat, but decided not to confirm whether he would be in the squad for his final farewell against Brentford. There were also some interesting hints for a future transfer strategy, that I will dissect in the press conference review later today.

ABS overturned in #Mariners at #Athletics (Bot 2). Jhonny Pereda challenged the ball call on Luis Castillo's pitch to Tyler Soderstrom. Ball -> Called Strike. HP: Carlos Torres | Upheld 44.8% (26/58). Later: Tyler Soderstrom flies out to left fielder Randy Arozarena.

Fuel protesters on O’Connell Street in Dublin were cleared by gardaí in a major overnight operation. O’Connell Street is to remain temporarily closed as the operation concludes. jrnl.ie/7010351

“Every opportunity is an opportunity.” @karaswisher.bsky.social and @profgalloway.com discuss Trump turning the Correspondents’ Dinner shooting into a pitch for his ballroom project.

Wow: Titans QB Cam Ward speaks on rookie WR Carnell Tate's potential this season. "He'll have an explosive year just bc he'll get a lot of one-on-one matchups. That's what we want. He's got great hands, wins in man coverage, and he's a strider." 👀👀👀 (via @TDavenport_NFL) Original post

Ing Hive 'Metroid Prime 2: Echoes' Gamecube Kenji Yamamoto & Kouichi Kyuma

What a leader #AHahAHaTRUEαlpha #🚫MesosphereI'mRetakingTonsOfWordsBack #&ThoseLittleDickMotherfuckersLooseThat1 as in α≡Alpha as in spotlight enthusiast LEADER. #I'veBeenSigmaΣ4eva Has that #RepresenatativeAlexandriaOcasio-Cortez #SenatorBernardSanders #MayorZhoranKwameMamdani swag.😊 🪃🐝⚛️❤️‍🔥✡️🌟🦁✝️☪️🐦‍🔥🕉️🗽🧲

"By leaking ... that Kurds would fight alongside Israel and the US against Tehran, you place those groups in an impossible position before they have agreed to do anything." @ezgibasaran.bsky.social on the Iran war and its implications for the Turkey-PKK peace talks: www.youtube.com/watch?v=moK1...

I found this to be so beautiful.

Libraries buy books for their patrons, but they need to downsize sometimes and that's what library book sales are for! Save money and snag a good read at the next book sale! #LibraryHack #BookSales #Libraries

Bold sound. Raw lines. The icons that shaped the rhythm, framed for the modern collector. Discover the collection at Eastonblues.com

The birthday boy makes a huge save early in Game 4! 📺: /NHL_On_TNT, /Sportsnet, & /TVASports

4/19/26 Elise Stefanik keeps pushing Trump’s lies even after he sorted her career. #news #politics #currentevents

Comey's seashell indictment, the Iran War's legal limbo, and Trump's White House construction battles. @sranderson.bsky.social, @tylermcbrien.com, @mollyroberts.bsky.social, and @rparloff.bsky.social break it all down on Rational Security. youtu.be/S6KxoUdLOEs

The Justice Department has moved the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to drop the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys seditious conspiracy cases. Four Lawfare contributors who had intimate involvement with the cases discuss the decision. youtu.be/tho_W0Yg86Y?...

Is Philly's city council *really* against planned closures of nearly 20 public schools? Education correspondent Lisa Haver has questions:

Got home from LA last night, my wife showed me the video of my dog and the ducks!!

In the days since the Supreme Court gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, states across the South — Louisiana, South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee — have moved to redraw maps in ways that strip representation from Black communities.

A historic moment for Banff National Park as bison return after 140 years, restoring the ecosystem and wildlife heritage of the region.

Star Channel International Greece (GR) #StarChannelInternational #Greece

Run Differential Rolling Averages for American League West Teams #MLB #Mariners #Astros #Angels #Rangers #Athletics

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New comic dub! Two big robots, each with their own views and moral codes! Hope you enjoy this one! Thank you @zfireart.bsky.social for letting us dub this! Baymax: @variablezero.bsky.social Omega: Me #SonictheHedgehog #Disney #BigHero6 #VoiceActing #Comicdub

“I really do think that like Trump somehow like ended up in the White House and not like on a Bravo reality show,” Hunter Harris, host of Lemme Say This, tells Vox’s Astead Herndon.

Speaking about the making of 'Two Tribes' in the recent documentary 'The Sound Of Protest', which you can watch now on SKY ARTS, Freeview, NOW and APPLE TV +.

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A banner week for tyrants, racists, and dummies (or banner decade, really)

A first-of-its-kind school using AI instead of teachers is coming to Chicago this fall. But how will it work? What to know about the new approach and how it could possibly keep teachers in the workforce. Find this story on CBSChicago.com.

Here in Orange County, we have an important race for Congress! Right now, there's a virtual three-way-tie between Trump aligned Congressional Republicans: Young Kim & Ken Calvert & Democratic challenger Esther Kim Varet. With the terrible redistricting in the south, this race is crucial! VOLUNTEER🧵

'Tis Pity She's a

The Shore #Leith 💚✌️

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi met Wang Yi in Beijing this week, his first trip to China since the war with Israel and the US began in February. Beijing pressed Tehran to halt hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz days before Trump's May 14 visit to meet Xi.

A stroll through my local Swedish Supermarket this morning, part 1. 1 kilo equals 1000 gram and is around 2.2 pounds. #sweden #prices

🌿 Was Du immer schon über TCM & China wissen wolltest … 😎

A fun video to go with this post!

One of the many privileges of working at Big Change is supporting the growth of incredible leaders and projects who dare to dream about a different kind of future for all young people. 💚 Today, we’re spotlighting one of those projects: Place Matters. 🎥 Watch their impact. #OurCommunity

John Oliver: Just last week, administration officials triumphantly announced indictments as part of their ongoing crackdown on health care fraud. But [...] some of those fraud cases seem strikingly similar to those for which Trump has granted clemency, when people have had connections to him.

CHIAKI just walking off screen with the stolen belt

Those pecs, though 😵‍💫🤯🥵 #XiaoZhan肖战 #XiaoZhanxRalphLauren

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Plouf ! Achetez AIRBUS, la qualité "Made in Europe" Plusieurs blessés parmi le personnel.😒