Biden in Chicago: President visits Kankakee farm to discuss Russia-Ukraine's impact on food supply
During a visit Wednesday to the Chicago area, President Joe Biden praised farmers now taking financial risks to compensate for lost wheat production due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Dixmoor receives $2M in funding to address water woes 'caused by years of neglect'
A $2 million check was presented at the Dixmoor Village Hall on Friday to aid in the improvement of their water system.
Dixmoor receives $2M in funding to address water woes 'caused by years of neglect'
Dixmoor residents can look forward to the construction of a new water main, providing clean drinking water.
Cook County to launch basic income program
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Guaranteed income pilot program coming for suburban Cook County residents
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Cook County Land Bank Authority Program celebrates 1,000th home renovation in West Garfield Park
County and bank leaders gathered Wednesday in West Garfield Park to celebrate the latest home returned to area families.
Illinois elected officials hold virtual summit to discuss funding opportunities
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Illinois elected officials hold virtual summit to discuss funding opportunities
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Cook County leaders decry spike in violence against women
Violence against women has risen in recent years, prompting community leaders to call for policies and programs that protect women and children.
Preckwinkle, community leaders denounce spike in violence against women in Cook County
Last year, Cook County saw more than 1,000 homicides, 23 percent of those were women.
Cook County reopens three mass vaccination sites amid surge in COVID-19 cases
The Cook County Health Department is re-opening three of their mass vaccination sites to meet the need during the current surge in Covid-19 cases.
Cook County reopens three mass vaccination sites amid surge in Covid-19 cases
The Cook County Health Department is re-opening three of their mass vaccination sites to meet the need during the current surge in Covid-19 cases.
Cook County leaders urge vaccinations as Omicron variant spreads
With cases going up and the highly transmissible Omicron variant raising fears, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle met with health experts to give an update on COVID-19.
Preckwinkle urges vaccinations ahead of holiday travel
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle pleaded with residents to get vaccinated Tuesday as the Omicron variant continues to get a foothold.
Cook County health officials urge the unvaccinated to stay home for the holidays
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Cook County doctors, religious leaders encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
Cook County health leaders are urging unvaccinated people to skip holiday gatherings this month.
Schools in suburban Dixmoor move to remote learning as water pressure issues continue for 6th day
Schools in suburban Dixmoor have moved to remote learning as issues with water pressure continue for the sixth day.
Preckwinkle blames aging infrastructure for Dixmoor water issues
Schools in suburban Dixmoor have moved to remote learning as issues with water pressure continue for the sixth day.
Chicago alderman removed from party positions over leaked text messages
Alderman Jim Gardiner has been kicked out of his Democratic party positions over his leaked text messages.
Cook County releasing $75 million in rental assistnance as eviction moratorium ends
Cook County is hoping a new program will help families stay in their homes as Illinois' eviction moratorium ends.