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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer

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Corbett Challenges Pritzker Over Proposed Property-Tax Deal for Bears Stadium

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

SNAP Cuts Leave Hundreds of Thousands of Illinoisans Without Food Assistance as Hunger Rises

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

Op-Ed: Senator Patrick Joyce (August 2026)

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

Pritzker mocks Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario amid trade discussion breakdown

“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

Rep. Sheehan Blasts Release of Molotov Cocktail Suspect, Praises Mokena Police and Prosecutors

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

Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce Urges Pritzker to Declare Disaster Emergency After Severe August 11 Storms

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

Pritzker Highlights Illinois Education Gains as Students Return to School

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

Cook County Clerk Gordon Calls for State Disaster Declaration After Southland Storms

“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

Illinois Democrats Promote FRESH Program Providing $400 Food Assistance Payments

"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

New Illinois Law Orders Safety Review of Will County’s Most Dangerous Intersections

"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

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