the southland journal

Grant applications will be competitively scored based on funding justification, projects located in environmental justice areas of concern, energy burden, areas of co-op or municipally owned electric, and partnerships between local units of governments and organizations, or where planning benefits multiple communities. #grant

"A lot of people have viewed this case as being about cannabis rights. I’ve never viewed it as that, it is more important than that. It’s a case about our constitutional rights." #search

“I hope this grant shows that our commitment to helping provide funding to departments across the state continues and that we hear your need. I can’t thank Governor JB Pritzker enough for his support of the fire service through programs such as this.” #firemarshal

“Seeing our school communities create thoughtful and inclusive holiday celebrations is a testament to the social-emotional learning taking place at CPS,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #cps

In August, ICAC Unit investigators received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding a social media app user who uploaded and shared more than a dozen files  containing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). #possession

Candidates were nominated at the Republican Caucus on December 3, which was possibly the first Republican Caucus ever to take place in Thornton Township in its history. #politics #thorntontownship

The "Click It or Ticket" and "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" mobilization was carried out by DuPage County Sheriff's Office in collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce fatalities. #enforcement

While we deeply sympathize with the plight of those seeking a better life, compassion must be balanced with practical governance. We can no longer ignore this crisis. #migrants

Previously, the Democratic candidate for supervisor had been chosen through a more traditional primary process. #caucus

The Clerk’s Office is a critical element of the justice system, overseeing records for all criminal, civil, juvenile and traffic courtrooms and helping to serve the judiciary, attorneys and the public in managing and accessing the courts. #justice