According to the Clerk’s Office, students from 24 Cook County high schools are being trained this week to operate the on-campus early voting sites. #voting #chicagobears #highschools
The R3 Program was established under the Cannabis Regulation and Trust Act, which legalized adult-use cannabis in Illinois and dedicated 25% of state cannabis tax revenue to reinvesting in communities most affected by poverty, violence and incarceration. #grants #criminaljustice #program
Welch was addressing questions about the Bears’ request for property tax breaks and more than $800 million in state support for infrastructure upgrades. #budget #chicagobears #
She warned that allowing such actions to go unchecked could set a precedent for further military interventions driven by economic interests rather than national security. #trump #venezuela #congress
Program participants have already been deployed to schools in Chatham, Harvey, Summit and Chicago, as well as to out-of-state locations in Colorado following tragic events, officials said. #canine #therapyprogram #police
The event is being organized by Demi Palecek, a Democratic candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 13th District, who said the goal is to bridge the gap between online political engagement and on-the-ground organizing. #politics #progressiveinfluencers #event
“This is about oil — not drugs or America’s safety,” Preston said, pointing to Trump’s remarks suggesting the United States would be responsible for rebuilding Venezuela’s oil infrastructure and helping to run the country. #trump #venezuela
Chicago police arrested Anderson on Jan. 1 and turned him over to sheriff’s detectives. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office approved a murder charge later that day. #shooting #murder
“Welcoming the new year by celebrating love is one of the most special traditions of this office, and it’s an honor to continue it with Cook County’s first marriage of 2026,” Gordon said in a statement. #marriage #cookcounty
Vasselli notes that many legal engagements begin with a deep dive into statutes and case law. While that foundation is necessary, he believes it is rarely sufficient. #municipal #law