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Vrdolyak pleads guilty to tax evasion
March 10, 2019

A high-powered Chicago attorney and former alderman is facing up to five years in prison for federal tax evasion. Edward Vrdolyak faces prison time in connection with assisting another…
Soap box racers roll into Tinley Park
March 10, 2019

The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association, in affiliation with the All-American Soap Box Derby, is holding indoor races for individuals ages 7-20 March 16-17 at Tinley Park Plaza,…
Cook County News Briefs
March 6, 2019

Buffalo Grove Major projects set for Weiland, Lake-Cook roads The village announced that the upcoming road construction season will include major improvement projects for Weiland Road…
Community groups push for agreement for Southeast Chicago industrial complex
March 6, 2019

A new industrial complex is coming to the southeastern end of Chicago — and a coalition of local community groups is working to ensure residents of the surrounding neighborhood benefit….
Leavitt: Cubs and Sox fans finally have something in common — doubt and distrust
March 6, 2019

Have you ever watched a couple you used to double-date with bicker and struggle when they’ve come to the point that they just don’t like each other very much anymore? That’s what…
Leavitt: Don’t rely on the next mayor to fix Chicago
February 28, 2019

Someone will be elected mayor of Chicago April 2, but at this point, it doesn’t really matter much whether it’s Lori Lightfoot or Toni Preckwinkle. In general, it wouldn’t even…
New Progressive Caucus’ aim: ‘Stability and decency for all Illinoisans’
February 27, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A group of House Democrats have formed an official caucus they say will champion a liberal agenda “to provide a better direction” for Illinois. Among their legislative…
Cook County News Briefs
February 27, 2019

Rosemont Bandits add Illini asst. McMahon to coaching staff The Chicago Bandits women’s professional softball team announced that University of Illinois assistant coach Lance McMahon…

Other states snag Illinois’ gambling dollars

October 16, 2019

(Third in a series looking at Illinois’ gambling expansion) Despite Illinois having nearly double the population of neighboring states, its casinos are not reaping the rewards. Casino…

Congressional reps hear ideas to curb gun violence

October 15, 2019

Brenda Mitchell sent one of her sons, Kevin, off for a tour of duty in Afghanistan. It was her other son, Kenneth — living in south suburban University Park — whose life was tragically…

Two McHenry County townships assert consolidation law unconstitutional

October 15, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — A new state law allowing voters in McHenry County to more easily dissolve their townships already appears headed for tests in court and on the ballot. Two township road…

State task force recommends merging 649 local pension funds

October 14, 2019

SPRINGFIELD – A task force that Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker formed in February is recommending the state consolidate 649 suburban and downstate police and firefighter pension funds…

Pritzker unveils five-year economic plan, touts ‘strong job growth’

October 14, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity introduced a five-year economic plan this week, focusing on six industries that can boost the…

Full search warrant suggests broad corruption probe of Sen. Martin Sandoval

October 13, 2019

SPRINGFIELD — Senate Democrats on Friday released copies of the full, unredacted search warrant that was executed on state Sen. Martin Sandoval’s office Sept. 24, and it reveals…

Vrdolyak pleads guilty to tax evasion

Soap box racers roll into Tinley Park

Cook County News Briefs

Community groups push for agreement for Southeast Chicago industrial complex

Leavitt: Cubs and Sox fans finally have something in common — doubt and distrust

Leavitt: Don’t rely on the next mayor to fix Chicago

New Progressive Caucus’ aim: ‘Stability and decency for all Illinoisans’

Cook County News Briefs

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