the chicagoland journal

ISBE board members were briefed on the funding requests during their monthly meeting Thursday in Chicago. #funding #schools

Logan Correctional Center in Logan County is slated for a major rebuild as part of a statewide effort to modernize aging prisons, but the facility’s future location and timeline remain uncertain, raising concerns among local leaders about jobs and economic impact. #youth #housing

“The SAFE-T Act is designed to give judges the ability to keep people in jail who they think are potentially dangerous for the community,” Pritzker said. #safe-t # fire

Jackson, 83, has been hospitalized in recent days but remains in stable condition, the family said. #jessejackson #clintons

Board members said the delays spurred their decision to expand the appeal period so more taxpayers could seek relief. Appeals filed during this reopened session will affect 2026 tax bills. #appeals #propertytax

According to IDPH, more than 40 large-scale studies involving millions of participants have found no association between childhood vaccines and autism. #autism #health

Breaking the contract, Stillwell warned, would expose the village to costly lawsuits while still obligating Sugar Grove to comply with the agreement’s terms. #contract

Lustig Jewelers is marking its transition with a monthlong Grand Reopening celebration running through Dec. 24. Festivities kicked off Wednesday with a Sophia By Design trunk show that continues through Thursday. #jewelry #reopening

According to officials, the new facility will feature club rooms, a boxing room, basketball courts, a fitness center and other community spaces intended to support youth and adult programming. #fieldhouse #funding

For every presenting donor, CBC will make a monetary contribution to the American Association of Single Parents to help stock its Free-N-Deed Market, which provides groceries to households in need. #blooddrive #dolton