the southland journal

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

Under the SAFE-T Act, the State must file a petition to detain an offender before the court can consider it. A judge can no longer hold someone pretrial absent a prosecutor requesting it. #policy

The state’s winter weather rule offers peace-of-mind for individuals and families who might otherwise be struggling to stay warm during the coldest months of the year,” said ICC Chairman Doug Scott. #rule

Olive-Harvey College will hold the Holly Jolly job fair, free and open to the public. #job

Noah Finley, Illinois state director for the National Federation of Independent Business, hopes you’ll give that local shop your support for Small Business Saturday. #business

FEMA assistance may include grants for temporary housing, basic home repair or replacement and other disaster-related expenses #assistance

“This time of year, as holiday shopping begins and Black Friday and Cyber Monday online sales tend to hit record highs, there is often an increased risk of cybercriminals taking advantage of unsuspecting shoppers.” #holiday

Ensuring that every family has the opportunity to enjoy a holiday meal is at the heart of this partnership. #turkey

The sentence was announced by Morris Pasqual, Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, and Douglas S. DePodesta, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI.  #fbi

“For my November 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize Garden of Prayer Youth Center because of the work they do with youth in our community,” said Rep. Haas. #youth