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

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Federal Jury Convicts Prison Inmate of Murder and Hate Crime in Death of Fellow Inmate

Simonson and Martin assaulted Phillips to gain recognition and membership into a white supremacist anti-semitic prison gang called the Valhalla Bound Skinheads. #hatecrime

OpEd: The Unintended Consequences of Expanding the 340B Program in Illinois

A major flaw of the program is the lack of oversight regarding how 340B revenue is used... #340B

Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers

The bill only applies to certified nurse midwives, who must be a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, or APRN, and have at least a graduate degree in midwifery. #mothers

Most Illinois communities still losing population

McLaughlin said it’s not just smaller cities in Illinois seeing people leave, Chicago also lost more than 27,000 residents in 2024 compared to April 2020 levels. #population

IDPH Recommends Testing of Private Water Wells in Areas with Elevated PFAS Levels in Community Water Systems

Illinois EPA recently sent notices to 47 CWS, and 10 CWS with emergency connections, around the state whose systems indicated levels of PFAS in excess of groundwater quality standards. #water

Crawford Helps Expand Awareness of Advisory for Missing Persons with Disabilities

 "When someone with a developmental or physical disability goes missing, bringing them home becomes all the more critical," Crawford said. #awareness

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (May 2025)

This past month, I’ve been proud to continue that commitment by championing legislation and initiatives that reflect our shared priorities of honoring service, improving safety, and investing in the future of our communities. #oped

Westchester to Celebrate Juneteenth with Two-Day Community Event

“This celebration is about honoring history, embracing unity, and celebrating the strength of our community,” said Victoria Vann, Organizer and Westchester Village Trustee. #event

Veterans’ food aid sparks debate over $300B Farm Bill cuts

The fund aims to boost public and private investment in clean energy and climate projects, including those benefiting agricultural producers. #farm

Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Springfield

Increasing energy prices are causing alarm among some consumer advocates and state policymakers, who worry that the long-term problems underlying the rising costs could lead to even higher prices or rolling blackouts. #electric

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