chicagoland journal

GOP gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey, who trails far behind Pritzker in fundraising, said Thursday Pritzker’s billionaire status can only help him so much. #centersquare #statefair #finance

The funding is part of more than $28 million in grants awarded through the Illinois Secretary of State to support libraries and literacy programs throughout the state. #funding #williepreston #literacy

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is donating approximately 14,000 pounds of food for the effort. Organizers say the distribution is intended to help households dealing with the financial and personal impact of storm damage. #food #tornado #suburbans

Auditioners will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No previous theater experience is required, and the casting call is open to young performers of all backgrounds and abilities. #goodmantheatre #christmascarol #auditions

Corbett said he supports maintaining and modernizing Illinois roads and bridges but questioned whether the scale and timing of the toll increases are justified. #tollway #collincorbett

Bradley began advocating on Maxson’s behalf years before his release. Under a Feb. 8, 2013, “Urban Translator Agreement,” Bradley agreed to serve as a media, community and political liaison in efforts to help Maxson secure his freedom and pursue justice. #compensation #markmaxson #wallacegatorbradley

“It adds a new surcharge on successful, profitable workers' compensation insurance companies, and then it adds new restrictions on potential liability on employers,” Melin told The Center Square. #centersquare #workerscomp

Inspector General David Glockner said the city provided half of the $100 million initially proposed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, but the fund has been been effectively dormant since 2020. #fund #centersquare

Residents who receive a call from someone claiming to represent law enforcement are advised to obtain the caller’s full name, badge number and phone number. However, residents should not follow the caller’s instructions or use a phone number provided during the call. #cookcounty #scam

According to the material provided, Bailey spoke at the conference alongside Hank Kunneman, a pastor and self-described prophet associated with One Voice Ministries, as well as Richard Jones, whom LGBTQ Nation identified as a registered sex offender. #darrenbailey #conferennce #lgbtq