chicagoland journal

The unprecedented volume of 273,907 property tax appeals filed with CCBOR for tax year 2024 has presented the biggest challenge in the agency’s history—a challenge it continues to meet, as more than half the appeals have already been finalized. #tax

These family belongings are donated by descendants of the Hickox-Edwards families in memory of Catharine Officer Saxe Loucks. Passed down through five generations, they offer an exciting glimpse into the social and familial relationships of Lincoln’s Springfield. #lincoln

U.S. Capitol Police arrested and charged McIntyre with a misdemeanor after he shook Mace’s hand in December and asked her to support trans children in foster care at a public reception at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. #charges

“Every child in Chicago should have access to fun and safe spaces where they can explore, play, and learn about the world around them,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #schools

The jury in U.S. District Court in Chicago on Tuesday convicted DENNIS WILLIAMS, 33, on all seven sex trafficking and kidnapping counts against him. #trafficking

"Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 58 lives in Illinois in 2023. We need everyone's support in making our roads safer, which includes staying focused behind the wheel," said DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick. #driving

“The Trump administration’s unprecedented and outrageous attack on federal unions last night is clearly retaliatory. #trump

This is an excellent time as we move quickly into the busy summer months to get prepared for success, whether you’re getting your finances or career in order, figuring out the education you or your children need to get ahead, or just planning a much-needed getaway. #oped

The Fighting Illini men's and women’s squads both won 22 games and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament this season. #ncaa

The termination pulls back $125 million in funding for IDPH and 97 local public health departments, which had been allocated by IDPH for the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity for Prevention and Control of Emerging Infectious Disease (ELC) program and other uses. #funding