AUTHOR NAME

Advertisement
John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

Silence DoGood

5191 POSTS
0 COMMENTS

PR: Ja’mal Green to File Million Dollar Lawsuit Against Windcreek Hotel for Stolen Escalade

Windcreek has admitted liability claiming to know the suspect and have full HD video but no arrests have been made. #lawsuit

Cook County Named Top Ten Digital County for Sixth Year Running

The annual survey honors counties that use innovative technology practices to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance services for residents, increase transparency and expand digital equity. #digital

Measure raising minimum detainment age in Illinois remains in committee

Billing it as a measure that gives young people a fairer chance by working to prevent early criminalization, the Illinois House advanced Senate Bill 2418 by a 73-41 vote before legislators adjourned spring session. #age

Chicago pension debt climbs to $36B, up 13% in five years

The 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the city of Chicago now pegs the city’s unfunded liabilities at almost $36 billion, even after overall debt has dipped by $1.3 billion over the last year. #pension

Civil Rights Warrior Rev. Dr. Wallace “Gator” Bradley Endorses Illinois Gov. J. B. Pritzker’ Re-Election Campaign

Set for Monday, Nov. 3, 2026, Rev. Dr. Bradley’s announcement is aimed to energize the targets of the so-called “conservative” political movement’s anti-American rebellion against DEI initiatives, immigrant justice, fair labor rights and more that endanger every working class neighborhood, break room and street corner in the nation. #endorsement

Op-Ed: Tech Access is Critical to the Future of Chicagoland’s Black-owned Businesses

In Illinois, 11 percent of all businesses are Black-owned, and Chicago now ranks second in the country for venture capital-backed startups with at least one Black founder. #business

Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

President Donald Trump signed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” into law on July 4, making sweeping changes to social services programs, including Medicaid. Among the programs being revamped is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. #benefits

Chorus of Public Officials and Community Leaders Drive Effort to Draft Jesse Jackson Jr. Into 2nd Congressional District Race

The Democrats nationally need Jesse’s understanding, his wisdom, and his legislative prowess  to stop the drifting Democratic Party message.”  #leaders

2026 Candidates Guide and Petition Information for the March 17, 2026 General Primary Election

Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The General Election date is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. #election

ACLU against Chicago measure seeking to require more surveillance cameras

The proposed ordinance was introduced earlier this year by city lawmakers after a West Side store worker was shot and killed while on the job at an establishment where security cameras were inoperable. #cameras

Latest news