chciagoland journal

Cook County’s minimum wage increased from $15 to $15.40 on Wednesday, and the tipped minimum rose from $9 to $9.25. #minimumwages #centersquare #workers

Gov. Pritzker also criticized the federal legislation, saying it reduced support for low-income Americans while providing tax benefits to higher-income individuals. #budget #democrats #policies

This year's event is presented by title sponsors Hutchison, Anders & Hickey and Andrew Leoni, CFP®, of Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, whose support will help fund the Crisis Center's programs and services. #golf #charity #crisiscenter

“The end of birthright citizenship would have undermined the Constitution, left pregnant women with stateless children, and uprooted entire communities,” Hernandez said. #citizenshiip #supremecourt #democratic

The funding is part of more than $27 million awarded statewide by the Illinois Secretary of State through the Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants, Security and Construction Grants, and School Library Grants programs. #libraries #patrickjoyce #funding

"Today's U.S. Supreme Court decision affirms what Illinois has long understood: when voters cast their ballots on time and follow the rules, their voices deserve to be heard," Gordon said. #supremecourt #monicagordon #mailballot

The coalition said it shares in the family's loss and reflected on Mother Khadijah Farrakhan's longstanding contributions to faith, family and public service. #rainbowpush #passing #khadijahfarrakhan

Beyond the budget, I was proud to help advance several measures this spring that address real-world challenges facing families, farmers and local governments. #patrickjoyce #june #oped

"Too many young people who stutter face barriers to getting the care they need," said Preston, D-Chicago. "This law helps remove those barriers and ensures more families can access critical treatment and support services." #therapy #speech #law

The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation