the chicagoland journal

From passing common-sense legislation to investing in education and public safety, my commitment is to keep delivering results that matter. #oped

House Bill 1575, backed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, amends the Illinois Counties Code to eliminate fees for filing modifications to strike unlawful racially restrictive covenants. #racist

The final bills signed Friday are designed to improve access to abortion medication even if the federal government revokes permission for a certain drug. #ban

Trump has long decried the crime and conditions inside large U.S. cities, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C. #crime

Burgos pleaded guilty earlier this year to federal firearm charges. On Aug. 15, U.S. District Judge Steven C. Seeger sentenced him to 16 years and eight months in prison. #firearms

The declaration, announced Friday, allows the state to mobilize additional resources to support local governments and residents during recovery efforts. #disaster

The medals belonged to Army Pvt. Stephen J. Grabowski, a Chicago native who was wounded in combat during the final days of the war in Italy. #medals

The gathering aims to highlight local needs and resources for children from birth to age five and their families. #mentalhealth

The measure eliminates waiting periods for filing missing persons reports and requires police to immediately enter cases into the state’s Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS). #missingpersons

Parker, a nationally recognized human rights advocate and nonprofit executive, will assume the role on Nov. 17, following a national search. She succeeds in a pivotal moment for LGBTQ+ rights in Illinois and across the country. #equality