Author Archives: Asst. Editor
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
‘Girls Day of Play’ at Chicago Park District
The Chicago Park District will host the first-ever “Girls Day of Play,” a local celebration in recognition of the National Girls & Women in Sports Day, on Friday, February 2,… Read more
Brookfield Zoo FREEze Day
Enjoy the wintry weather alongside the Brookfield Zoo’s snow- and cold-loving animals for the zoo’s annual FREEze Day on Sunday, February 11th. The day will be filled with dogsledding runs… Read more
February is Spay/Neuter Month in Cook County
February is National Spay/Neuter Awareness Month and Cook County Animal and Rabies Control and The Anti-Cruelty Society have teamed up to promote the importance of spaying/neutering pets. Spaying/neutering pets keeps… Read more
