Yearly Archives: 2018
Madigan Launches Website on Chicago Police Dept Consent Decree
Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced her office now has a website that Chicago residents are encouraged to use to find information and provide input as part of the development of… Read more
Kevin B. Morrison Snags AFSCME Endorsement
Candidate for Cook County Commissioner of the 15th District Kevin B. Morrison snagged a key endorsement from the nation’s largest and fastest growing public services employees union AFSCME. Kevin B…. Read more
ComEd Crews Mobilize to Assist in Puerto Rico Recovery
As Puerto Rico continues to restore its energy system following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, ComEd is sending crews and equipment to assist in the restoration of power. ComEd is… Read more
Record Number of Senior Citizens Apply for Senior Exemption
On the first day after a robocall reminding seniors to apply for the senior exemption before the February 7th deadline, the Cook County Assessor’s Office and suburban satellite offices were… Read more
Trolley Tour, Home Purchase in Back of the Yards Neighborhood
In partnership with LISC, City of Chicago and US Bank; Full Circle Homes aims to boost homeownership in the Back of the Yards neighborhood through a free Trolley Tour and… Read more
Rep. Burke Warns of Tax Season Scams, Recommends Safety Tips
As employees begin the tax preparation season, state Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Oak Lawn, and the Illinois CPA Society warn taxpayers to beware and stay ahead of the latest scams used… Read more
Cicero Man Charged in Shooting Girlfriend
On Saturday, January 27th 2018 between 11:30pm and midnight, suspect Mario Scott, 38, a convicted felon, was playing dominos and drinking with his girlfriend, Romance Martin, 33, in their residence… Read more
Volunteer at Notebaert Nature Museum
As we continue to bear the winter months, Illinois residents can channel their spring fever into something meaningful by signing up for volunteer training through a citizen science program with… Read more
Trump on Immigration
On Tuesday evening, President Donald Trump revealed his strategy to on the issue that has caused a profound divide: immigration. Last night, Trump unveiled his “four pillars” of immigration reform:… Read more
Cook County Experts Address Public Health Implications of Gun Violence
By: Ashmar Mandou Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle joined by clinical experts on Tuesday to deliberate over gun violence as a public health issue in Cook County…. Read more
