the chicagoland journal

The production combines traditional sleight of hand, mind-reading and audience participation in an intimate setting designed to put spectators close to the performance. #goodman #magic

Village officials say the project is part of a broader effort to modernize Dixmoor’s water system and address aging infrastructure. #dixmoor #watermeters

According to organizers, the Halloween production will feature a series of fast-paced improv games, with the holiday serving as the backdrop for the evening's comedy. #tinleypark #halloween #improv

The Food Depository says SNAP enrollment has declined sharply since major changes to the program were enacted under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. #snap #foodstamps

Wednesday’s roundtable is expected to focus on several areas that have become increasingly important for election offices, including continuity of operations, infrastructure, security and voter access. #clerk #washingtondc #cookcounty

Beginning Oct. 1, states will be responsible for 75% of the administrative cost of operating SNAP, up from the previous 50% share. Illinois budget officials estimate that change will cost the state approximately $80 million more each year. #snap #foodstamps

With more than 60 employers and resource agencies expected to attend, the fair represents thousands of available jobs in fields such as transportation, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, security, retail, education, banking, and government. #careerfair #jobfair

There is a particularly urgent demand for staff in the North and West Cook County townships. Residents living in or near Barrington, Elk Grove, Hanover, Lemont, Leyden, Lyons, Maine, Northfield, Palatine, Proviso, Schaumburg, and Wheeling are highly encouraged to apply. #electionjudge #election

With over twenty years of dedicated involvement with the Park Forest Chicago Heights School District and her pivotal work as a youth commissioner, she is already a highly respected and trusted pillar of the community. #parkforest #election

Amazon said the positions will have an average annual salary of nearly $100,000. The range of occupations also reflects the changing nature of manufacturing, with traditional production positions being combined with engineering, robotics, automation and technology-related roles. #amazon