the chicagoland journal

U.S. Census Bureau data shows Illinois lost 56,235 people to other states in 2024 to rank 48th across the country in losses from domestic migration, with many of the now former residents pointing to the state’s high taxes as the top reason for them deciding to walk away. #migration

We need community-driven approaches that center residents in decision-making, create independent oversight, and introduce scorecards to track progress. #government #dolton

Mayor Katrina Thompson and the Board of Trustees celebrated this historic milestone, recognizing the significance of diversity and inclusion in the village’s public safety sector. #firefighter

Closing the Chicago office of the SBA would likely make it more difficult for Chicago’s robust entrepreneurial community to access valuable resources. #business

The Will County Clerk’s Office has been preparing and coordinating both elections simultaneously... #election

"This legislation is important for improving the efficiency and accountability of our local governments. #legislative

I've spent the first weeks of my time in the Illinois House authoring legislation to support students and their educational and career opportunities, but putting money where our priorities are is the surest way to Trump-proof education and create a truly affordable public higher education system in Illinois. #education

Fur is more than just a luxury item for many—it is a symbol of resilience, tradition, and history... #furban

What was clear before and was on full display during the performance masquerading as a serious Congressional hearing, is that Republicans are desperate to create a sideshow so that the American public doesn't know the truth. #hearing

He is NOT going to finish among the top two in the Feb. 23 multi-candidate election and will therefore NOT make it to the April 6 runoff. #election