The governor has also faced pressure from lawmakers and local officials to strike a deal that protects taxpayers while preserving the economic benefits associated with the Bears. #chicagobears
The Food Depository says SNAP enrollment has declined sharply since major changes to the program were enacted under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. #snap #foodstamps
What makes this especially difficult is that some of these same communities were hit hard by severe weather twice in a matter of two weeksNow, families who had just begun putting one disaster behind them are facing another round of cleanup and repairs. #oped #patrickjoyce
“We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario effective immediately to Lake America. We lose on average over the last 15 years $60 billion a year carrying Canada. So we just can't do it anymore,” Trump said. #centersquare #trump #pritzker
Will County prosecutors sought to detain Alsaidi, citing the alleged Molotov cocktails, an active order of protection involving Orland Park residents and addresses, and two prior determinations of inadmissibility to the United States. #patricksheehan #mokena
The organization acknowledged Pritzker’s Aug. 14 signing of Senate Bill 3925, which allows participating local home-equity assurance programs to provide eligible homeowners with rebates for certain flood-related expenses. However, chamber officials said the measure does not address the full scope of damage caused by the storms. #disaster #storms #jbpritzker
While the rankings use different methodologies, the state said they collectively measure areas including K-12 performance, school resources, higher education and career preparation. #schools #pritzker
“I know firsthand how frightening and disruptive severe weather can be when homes are damaged, power is lost, and families are left wondering how they will begin to recover,” Gordon said. #cookcounty #storms #monicagordon
"Thanks to the governor and the budget he championed, $70 million was allocated for this program, under which every person who lost their benefits can receive a one-time payment of $400," González said. #democrats #foodassistance #fresh
"This is a needed study that will help IDOT better understand what changes may be necessary for these local roads, adjustments that can save lives." #willcounty #intersections #safety