the chicagoland journal

By ending this case, the Trump administration is signaling it will not uphold the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a nearly 40-year-old law protecting pregnant patients’ rights to life-saving abortion care. #abortion

“Illinois boasts a rich legacy of women activists, from those who fought for the right to vote to those who continue to advocate for equality and progress today. #women

Del Evans, Jr., age 40, from Chicago, Illinois, received the prison term after a September 4, 2024, guilty plea to bank robbery. #robbery

“Ahead of the election, Orland Park residents deserve the opportunity to hear from both candidates and I am committed to answering their questions in a thoughtful forum,” Mayor Pekau said. #forum

“American families and businesses are struggling with high costs. It’s one of the top issues that they want policymakers to address,” said Neil Bradley, Chief Policy Officer at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. #tariffs

“Chicago’s young people deserve every opportunity possible for a bright future. That is why our mission as a District is to pair a well-rounded, high-quality education with career readiness and network building,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #stem

"Chicago and the suburbs are home to one of the biggest Polish populations in the world. Our state also has strong ties to Poland through trade, culture, a National Guard partnership, and sister cities relationships,” Frerichs said in making the announcement at the Polish Museum of America Casimir Pulaski Day event in Chicago. #pulaskiday

The Treasury Department revealed that it will introduce a proposed rulemaking to narrow the scope of the BOI reporting rule, limiting its application solely to foreign reporting companies.. #fincen #boi

A highlight of the evening was the recognition of Dr. Johnnie Thomas, Superintendent of Rich Township High School District 227, named the 2025 Superintendent with Distinction by the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA) South Cook Region. #gala

After much discussion, a majority of city aldermen voted Wednesday in favor of the mayor’s $830 million borrowing plan for capital projects. #price