7 Candidates File To Run For Dist. 218 Board Seats In April 2021

Candidate filing opened Monday for suburban Cook County school board races, including 7 candidates running for 4 seats on CHSD 218 board.

How Is Voting Going In Alsip-Crestwood: Tell Us

After a marathon political campaign, Election Day 2020 is finally here in Alsip-Crestwood.

Voting In Alsip-Crestwood: Everything You Need To Know

Everything you need to know to vote in the Nov. 3 election, including same-day registration, where to find your polling place and more.

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Alsip-Crestwood

ProPublica's Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Alsip and Crestwood from voting.

Alsip-Crestwood Voter Guide 2020 Election

Everything you need to know about voting in the Nov. 3 election, including early/mail-in voting, grace-period registration, judges and more.

'Lou Can Do' Presta Indicted In Red-Light Camera Bribery Probe

Federal charges allege that the Crestwood mayor lied to feds about accepting $5,000 bribe from SafeSpeed rep and misreported tax income.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Cook County Voters Head To Polls In Tuesday's Primary

Cook County Voters head to polls Tuesday, March 17, to vote in the Illinois Presidential Primary.

Election 2020: How To Vote For Judges In The Illinois Primary

Need help voting for judges in the Illinois primary? Compare evaluations from 13 different bar groups before you head into the voting booth.

Alsip Census 2020 Complete Count Committee Meeting On Feb 26th

Be counted in the 2020 census at Alsip Village Hall

Election 2020 In Alsip-Crestwood: We Want To Hear From Voters

The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters’ minds.

Worth Township Dems Host Voter Info Meeting

Worth Township Democratic Committeewoman Patricia Joan Murphy will host a voter information meeting Feb. 10 at Oak Lawn VFW Post.

Should A New Casino Come To Worth Township?

Crestwood's mayor welcomes the idea, but Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury says most Worth communities will be excluded from revenue sharing.

Alsip Park District Board Taking Applications To Fill Vacancy

Residents interested in applying to fill a vacancy on the Alsip Park District Board may submit letters of interest and resumes by May 10.

Alsip-Crestwood Final Election Results

Unofficial results for Alsip Trusee, Dist. 218 and Dist. 130 races.

Alsip-Crestwood 2019 Election Voters Guide

Where's my polling place, who's on the ballot, can I still register to vote and other helpful information for the April 2, 2019 election.

Early Voting Opens In Cook County Suburbs

Early voting in suburban Cook County is set for March 18 to April 1 in the upcoming consolidated election.

Worth Township Dem Committeewoman Invites Residents To Meet-Up

Worth Township Committeewoman Patrician Joan Murphy invites residents to join the New Democratic Organization to meet-up Feb. 25.

Thank you Worth Township Democrat Voters!

Worth Township Democratic Committeeman, Patricia Joan Murphy, thanks voters for high midterm turnout

Alsip-Crestwood Election 2018 Polling Places, Find My Ballot

Alsip-Crestwood voters head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Surfing the "Blue Wave"

Get Out the Vote in Worth Township

Committeeman Murphy hosts "Get Out the Vote" training

Calling all Democrats, we need you! Your Democratic candidates need you! We invite you, we welcome you. You can make a difference.

Meet Worth Township Democratic Party Committeeman

Patricia Joan Murphy

State Rep. Fran Hurley Gives Library Bicentennial Gift

Alsip Library receives an official Illinois Bicentennial flag

State House District 27 Democratic Primary: Slaughter Hangs On

Justin Slaughter defeated Tawana Robinson for the Democratic nomination for the Illinois State House in the 27th District.

Miller Wins 6th District Democratic Primary For Cook County Board

Donna Miller leads Patricia Joan Murphy by 1,000 votes. Lou Presta finishes distant third in Cook County Board Democratic Primary.

Deadline To Apply For Crestwood Tax Rebate is Oct. 27

Village of Crestwood will distribute tax surplus to property owners after paying down debt.

Crestwood Mayor Fires Back At Red-Light Camera Class Action Lawsuit

Mayor Lou Presta claims lawsuit is "politically motivated." He also questions the plaintiffs' attorney's math.

Crestwood's Postal Customers Sing The 'New ZIP Code' Blues

For those who've asked if it falls upon their shoulders to inform vendors of Crestwood's new 60418 digits, the answer is yes.

Chris Kennedy Makes Campaign Stop Friday In Crestwood

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy will mingle with the WBEC Friday, June 9, At The Office Bar and Grill.

Crestwood Gets New ZIP Code -- 6-0-4-1-8

Start ordering new address labels. Crestwood's new digits go into effect July 1.

Pastor Accuses Alsip Village Officials of Discriminating Against Church

Pastor who claims to lead the largest multi-cultural church the Chicago area says his church is being bullied by Alsip village inspectors.

Alsip 2017 Elections By the Numbers

A precinct-by-precinct breakdown of votes cast in the 2017 Alsip elections.

Alsip Election Results: Close Mayor's Race, Alsip Citizens Alliance Wins the Night

58 votes separate mayoral contenders. Alsip Citizens Alliance slate wins clerk, trustee races.

Preview Your April 4, 2017 Election Ballot

Find your polling place, voter information and more. Patch will be carrying live election results after the polls close at 7 p.m.

Crestwood's Highest Paid Village Employees 2016-2017

Mayor will get raise of $29,000, including additional $30,000 compensation for liquor control commissioner and budget director.

Rep. Justin Slaughter Will Address Worth-Bremen Enterprize Commission

Newly tapped Rep. Justin Slaughter will speak on issues of concern to 27th District residents and businesses at Feb. 6 reception.

Crestwood Buys Ugly Police Building for a Dollar

Transfer of ownership of Illinois State Police building will allow village to turn Cicero Avenue into a showcase, says mayor.

Paralegal Accused of Selling Drugs in Alsip Bar

Witness flagged down Alsip police to complain about man trying to sell drugs in bar, prosecutor said.

White Supremacist Fliers Found on Cars in Crestwood: Reports

Fliers were reportedly distributed by the Racial Nationalist Party of America. An application for the Ku Klux Klan also found.