the chicagoland journal

In October 2022, 48-year-old Jorge Mondragon-Bahena was court-ordered on the Sheriff’s  Electronic Monitoring Program after he was charged with Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a  Minor under the age of 13. #arrest

DeLuca introduced the bill after hearing concerns from constituents about the challenges older students face when trying to provide vaccine documentation. #vaccines

These measures come as the office experiences a significant rise in public demand for Vital Records, especially birth certificates and marriage licenses, amidst growing national uncertainty about legal and civil rights protections.

One of his key goals is to stimulate local business activity, particularly in the downtown area... #lansing #flynnrush

Ruffin has outlined plans to improve community policing, establish cybercrime prevention programs to protect seniors, and ensure government accountability. #countryclubhills

The bill, called the Homeschool Act, would require families to notify their local school districts if they decide to homeschool their children. #homeschool

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