the chicagoland journal

According to the Federal Trade Commission, military consumers reported losing more than $584 million to fraud in 2024. Common scams targeting military families include impostor schemes, fraudulent investment opportunities, fake charities, bogus Veterans Affairs benefit offers and property fraud. #cookcounty #veterans #fraud

The funding will support the $28.2 million design phase for a future project that would replace more than 13 miles of track, underlying infrastructure, and the drainage system between the Illinois Medical District and Forest Park stations. #cta #project #funding

"As education systems across the country seek more effective, research-driven approaches to early childhood development, laboratory schools have emerged as a cornerstone for shaping young learners," City Colleges said in announcing the enrollment period. #citycolleges #childdevelopment #chicago

In a statement provided to The Center Square, Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 said it became aware of a comment reportedly made by a district paraprofessional on social media and was reviewing the matter. #centersquare #socialmedia #trump

According to the complaint, many of the plaintiffs relied on those alleged representations when deciding to invest and later experienced significant financial losses. #lawsuit #dispartilawgroup #law

"The recent removal of the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is a deeply troubling development for local election administrators, including the Cook County Clerk's Office," Gordon said. #cookcounty #monicagordon #election

The Rebuild Illinois Capital Program, approved in June 2019, authorized $25.4 billion in funding for transportation, higher education, and public infrastructure projects throughout the state. The program finances road and bridge improvements, transit projects, school construction, and other capital investments. #infrastructure #politics #legislation

McLaughlin said local governments should take advantage of the opportunity to review the program and determine whether they are eligible to file claims.

Statehouse members did not vote on Ford’s proposed constitutional amendment in time for a binding measure to appear on the November ballot statewide. #tax #millionaries #centersquare

According to the Civic Federation, the legislation is projected to increase required city contributions to the Police and Fire pension systems by approximately $8.4 billion between 2025 and 2055, representing about $1.7 billion in present value. #pension #civicfederation #chicago