chicagoland journal

The expansion, scheduled to begin construction this fall, will increase AbbVie’s footprint in Illinois, where the company is headquartered and employs more than 11,000 people. #investment

The “Most Favored Nation” (MFN) pricing model would tie U.S. drug prices to those in foreign countries with different healthcare systems. #healthcare

Prairie State College to Host 2025 Manufacturing Symposium on August 21 (Chicago Heights, IL) - Prairie State College (PSC) will bring together #manufacturing

Senate Bill 1446, which passed the General Assembly unanimously and was signed by the governor earlier this month, requires the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal to start tracking the manner of death for all firefighters no later than July 1, 2026. #firefighter

The inaugural Back to School Huddle & Chalk Walk, part of the district’s Families Matter series, invited parents and guardians to walk their children to school and leave inspirational chalk messages outside school entrances. #chalkwalk

The celebration will feature backpacks, dental hygiene kits, and a giveaway of 5,000 culturally relevant books. #school

Eaddy, founder of the “Win with Black Women” initiative, praised Kelly’s record in Washington and her advocacy for Illinois families. #endorse

“We believe that supporting the mental health and well-being of our students and employees is essential to their success. #mentalhealth

The indictment alleges that the defendants defrauded lenders and the U.S. Small Business Administration of millions of dollars in PPP loans and EIDL funds. #fraud

Parker was elected in November 2024 in an abbreviated campaign prompted by the resignation of  former Will County Clerk Lauren Staley-Ferry. #election