the chicagoland journal

“Unique pressures and emotional tolls come with the badge and leave far too many officers feeling alone or hopeless. Our legislature must do everything it can to protect those who protect our communities. This resolution is one small step in doing that.” #lawenforcement

Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Greater Chicago Food Depository and St. James Cathedral each will receive $1,500 donations from Bally’s Chicago, helping provide essential meals and support to those in need across the city. #food

This funding is separate from an additional $244 million distributed by HUD to Cook County as a whole, which will provide relief for homeowners, businesses, and residents who experienced hardships and damages from the summer storms. #funds

In the 1960s, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. came to Chicago to fight for fair housing, recognizing—then as we do now—that housing is not a privilege but a fundamental human right,” said Preston (D-Chicago). #discrimination

“This milestone caps off a remarkable 2024 for Fortec and propels our commitment to developing purpose-built educational facilities that drive community growth and transformation nationwide.” #redevelopement

While I’m disappointed that Walgreens has decided to close its second South Shore location in just a few months, I see this as an opportunity for the community to decide the future use of the building. #tenant

Illinois was the last state in the nation to implement a law allowing carrying concealed firearms outside the home in 2013. #firearms

American voters set an absolute America-First mandate when they elected Donald Trump, and his address today is a clear message that this mandate will be followed, according to the Illinois Freedom Caucus. #vision

“We have seen what happens when our leaders put the needs of regular Americans last,” Niemerg said. “The job of the President of the United States is to be the leader of this country. #address

Chicago South Side Republican Chairman Devin Jones said he expects the new administration to be a breath of fresh air. #inauguration