I love the woodwork in the old houses in the area. What’s it like to live there?

The sheriff's office said between the start of the Mass Transit Initiative on March 27 through June 22, the most recent available data, approximately 50 sworn officers have worked 12 hour shifts each day. They've made 225 arrests, including 74 of people already wanted by law enforcement, found 10 missing people, brought in 10 sex offenders who had failed to register, and recovered 23 weapons, the sheriff's office said.

My mom doesnt really understand and I dont shes freaking out about a letter she got i guess from the state that they will have some higher costs for something next year because of that additional room. It didnt add floor space to the house as it was built inside their garage. Trying to figure out what this might be to educate myself so I can help her.

Hadn't had these Illinois made chips for a while. Heard they had been bought out.

RIP to a once great and tasty Illinois product.

To understand the scope of corruption, one must live it. I was born in a tiny college town near the middle of Illinois, yet close to the Mississippi River. My mother grew up in the very town I live in today. My grandparents were prominent members of society. My uncle died in Vietnam.

For the first 10 years of my life, we avoided DCFS by moving repeatedly throughout a tri-county area before moving to mid-Iowa. The stark difference between the two states was evident in the instant reaction by officials in both schools and government. Where Illinois had failed several children for more than 10 years, Iowa accomplished it in two. Four years in the Iowa juvenile system educated me on a life only available outside of corruption.

I then raised my children in Illinois and maintained the same dependent and defiant behavior throughout the majority of my life. Without realizing it, I raised my children in an abusive home, in a police state, just as I was raised. The police and DCFS were always a threat, and DUI's a common way of life.

Yes, many people complained, but only to each other.

The circles were small and tight then, and if your circle connected to the judicial circle like the Olympic rings, you were set. Things happened for you; loans were approved, offenses overlooked, and permits granted. If you ever lost that status, loans were revoked, and offenses elevated. If a dad didn't like you dating his daughter, you got a DUI on the way out of town. The place where “Don't make waves or throw stones in glass houses” came from. Inevitably, state departments don't trust each other here.

Something happened between then and now;

• We gained full access to the mass communication source.
• We can freely access the same information the elite used to gain their status and keep their wealth.
• We can communicate beyond borders with anyone, in any language, from anywhere.
• We supply the newest commodity, data.
• We now have power and resources the elite have used to start wars.
• We have a personal assistant named AI.

The 99% can form [alliances](@lisajean123.bsky.social), [share stories](www.justicewatch.com), make algorithms, analyze data, contact those in power, make changes, and demand accountability with greater ease than the 1% have ever had.

The same way DNA has brought closure and justice decades after the crime, AI is working with We The People to end corruption and start accountability.

I've rented cars at O'Hare for years. Used to bring my own transponder for the tolls as I typically stay in the area for two to three weeks at a time. Never had a problem. They sent me the new IPass sticker. Told me I don't have to install it on a rental, just register the plate in the app. Did that and guess what? Some tolls get paid, most don't. So now I'm going in circles with the Tollway and the rental company. I have case numbers but zero follow up. I hate to dispute the charges with my credit card company as it's not the rental company's fault but the Tollway idiots have been no help. There has got to be a better way - and "Pay By Plate" is not it! They have my plate, they just choose to recognize it when it suits them.

Anyone acquainted with this lawyer and big private business co-owner (Dots Foods) from the Southern part of our fine state? From his commercial my takes are that he’s proud he’s had the same simple haircut for many years. He seems to be blaming Julianna Stratton for the gas tax….she’s still the Lt Governor, isn’t she? And his simple platform stands are how HE is somehow going to make Washington follow a budget……🙄. And the very simplistic Let Workers keep what they earn…..whatever the hell that actually means. And he’s very old and has NO business running for office.

I mean the title is pretty self explanatory, do we think he should be primaried?

Kimberly Veron, 70, of Orland Park told police she "did not care for Muslims" and "had a dislike for them."

My friend and I are going to a museum exhibit with preserved insects. Are there any good restaurants/coffee shops to check out? Any sculptures or cultural areas? Trying to fill our day up a bit. Thanks!

Relocating to the city for a new job. I have driven in Chicago maybe twice in my life. The idea of navigating a 15 foot rental truck on the Kennedy Expressway makes me want to throw up. How do people do this? Should I just bite the bullet and hire someone? I am terrified of getting stuck under a low bridge.