Supreme Court Blocks Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou The Supreme Court last Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plans to deploy National... Read more
January Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy... Read more
Treasurer Maria Pappas Takes Emergency Action to Distribute $2.3 billion to Local Governments
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that she is taking emergency steps to distribute long-delayed... Read more
New Illinois Laws in 2026: Grocery Tax Out, 287 New Laws In
Illinois lawmakers are kicking off 2026 by implementing 287 new laws that will go into effect on New Year’s... Read more
El Tribunal Supremo Bloquea el Despliegue de la Guardia Nacional en Chicago
Por Ashmar Mandou La Suprema Corte bloqueó el pasado martes los planes de la administración Trump de desplegar... Read more
Novedades de Enero del Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Illinois
El Departamento de Recursos Naturales de Illinois (IDNR) comparte los siguientes próximos eventos y Otros... Read more
La Tesorera Maria Pappas Toma Medidas de Emergencia para Distribuir $2.3 Mil Millones de Dólares a los Gobiernos Locales
La Tesorera del Condado de Cook, Maria Pappas anunció que está dando los pasos necesarios para distribuir... Read more
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution
By: Ashmar Mandou Making New Year’s resolutions is a yearly tradition for many people. Yet, some of... Read more
Latest News
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- 01/01 Beloved Holiday Tradition Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum Ends Soon
- 01/01 January Newsbits from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
- 01/01 New Year, New You Diet Tips from a Registered Dietician
- 01/01 HFS to Increase Funding for Planned Parenthood to Protect Reproductive Healthcare Access Across Illinois
- 01/01 Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘Fair Recovery’ Executive Order
- 01/01 Cook County Public Health to Host Employee Wellness Webinar
- 01/01 Encourage Learning Over Winter Break
Local News
Supreme Court Blocks Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
By: Ashmar Mandou The Supreme Court last Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plans to deploy National Guard troops in Illinois due to the heightened objections of local officials. “This is… Read more
Beloved Holiday Tradition Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum Ends Soon
With a few days remaining in the season, Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum is entering its final stretch, inviting visitors to experience Chicago’s beloved outdoor holiday tradition before… Read more
Education
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Encourage Learning Over Winter Break
During winter break, parents often find themselves looking for fun and educational activities they can do with their kids. While winter break is a great time for playing, relaxing, and… Read more
- National School Choice Week is Underway
- AFT, Chicago Nonprofit Organization Sue U.S. Department of Education for Unlawful Public Education Funding Cuts
Business
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Treasurer Maria Pappas Takes Emergency Action to Distribute $2.3 billion to Local Governments
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced that she is taking emergency steps to distribute long-delayed property tax funds to more than 500 local governments after a failed technology rollout halted… Read more
- New Illinois Laws in 2026: Grocery Tax Out, 287 New Laws In
- La Tesorera Maria Pappas Toma Medidas de Emergencia para Distribuir $2.3 Mil Millones de Dólares a los Gobiernos Locales
Health
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New Year, New You Diet Tips from a Registered Dietician
Last year, nearly half of all U.S. adults went on a New Year diet and that trend is set to rise. However, many are left unsure how to properly diet… Read more
- HFS to Increase Funding for Planned Parenthood to Protect Reproductive Healthcare Access Across Illinois
- Mayor Brandon Johnson Signs ‘Fair Recovery’ Executive Order
Commentary
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A Dark Vision Coming True
By Daniel Nardini Almost a generation ago, I had predicted and had called for countries like Japan, South Korea and Taiwan to acquire nuclear weapons. I had been saying this… Read more
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