SPRINGFIELD – A bill which would implement an elected Chicago school board passed the Illinois House Thursday, April 15 while opponents of the legislation continued to push for compromise…
As Chicago area continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic and more of the region’s residents return to work, Metra is adding service on three of its lines – the BNSF, Milwaukee…
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed legislation last week that provides a path to reopen the Westlake Hospital in Cook County. Senate Bill 168 will expand medical resources and services in the…
Anyone can commit to regularly volunteering in the Forest Preserves of Cook County through the Select Organized Litter Obliterators (SOLO) program. SOLO volunteers can help by collecting…
There have been recent sightings of coyotes around Cook County. The County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) reminds residents that coyote mating and whelping season…
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has commuted the life sentence of a 57-year-old man who alleged he was tortured by Chicago police officers into confessing to two murders. Gerald…
Half a century on, it’s easy to forget Chicago’s darker realities back in the 1950s and ‘60s. It’s also easy to forget the impact legendary Chicago news columnist Mike Royko’s…
SPRINGFIELD – The House Committee on Housing on advanced a bill Wednesday, March 24 that would allow local municipalities to implement measures regarding rent control. House Bill…
Following recent years of turbulent developments in politics, economics and social media around the world, one might assume these events inspire University of Illinois Chicago researcher…
Judge rules suburban restaurant ...
SPRINGFIELD — A Kane County restaurant’s legal challenge to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ...
CDC updates COVID-19 travel ...
The going gets better for those who are fully vaccinated, as the ...
Pritzker, IDOT mark $110 ...
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced $110 ...
FOID, concealed carry permits ...
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police has given another 150-day extension to ...
