David Dewar Seeks To Unseat O'Shea In 19th Ward

David Dewar of Mount Greenwood will challenge incumbent Matt O'Shea in the 2019 19th Ward city council race.

Cook County Courts Closed Wednesday and Thursday

Stay home if you're scheduled for traffic court or jury duty, stay home.

O'Shea Endorsed By CFL, FOP In 19th Ward Re-Election Bid

The incumbent 19th Ward alderman has received multiple endorsements in his bid for another term on the Chicago City Council.

Mayoral Candidates Plan To Attend Forum At 115 Bourbon Street

At least four candidates in the 2019 Chicago Mayoral race have plans to participate in an event hosted by the Southwest Side GOP Club.

O'Shea Has Possible Challenger In 2019 19th Ward Election

David Dewar of Mount Greenwood has filed petitions to run as a challenger to Matt O'Shea in the 19th Ward.

SXU Delegation Attends 2018 American Model United Nations

Ten students from Saint Xavier University attended the four day American Model United Nations.

Liquor License Moratorium Lift Temporary

A liquor store on the west side of Western Avenue changing owners is the cause for an ordinance regarding alcohol sales.

Voters Given Wrong Ballots At Mt. Greenwood Polling Place

One woman says an election judge suggested that votes could be "transferred" on paper ballots and that she could vote for her husband.

O'Shea Addresses The Mr. Tony Controversy

The alderman says it is "standard practice" to call the office of Business Affairs when complaints arise involving local businesses.

Lipinski Support Leads to More Electric Buses at CTA

“We must continue to invest in American clean energy innovation,” stated Lipinski.

Matt O'Shea Named President Of Special Olympics Chicago

19th Ward Ald. Matt O'Shea is the new president of Special Olympics Chicago.

Anti-Abortion Protest Coming To 99th And Halsted

The Pro-Life Action League has set the dates for its annual anti-abortion tour, with a stop planned for 99th and Halsted.

State Legislators Host Environmental Town Hall This Saturday

Local state legislators and activists will convene an environmental town hall this Saturday, June 30, at Saint Xavier University.

O'Shea Appointed Chair Of Aviation Committee

Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed the 19th Ward alderman over two other finalists, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Cunningham Wants To Crack Down On Inmates Who Expose Themselves

SB 3104 would increase penalties and require incarcerated individuals convicted of public indecency to register as sex offenders.

Thousands Of Write-In Votes Made Against Mike Madigan

Mike Madigan was officially unopposed in the race for State Central Committeeman in IL-3, but that didn't stop a wave of write-in tallies.

Merrionette Park Says No To Home Rule

Voters in Merrionette Park decided that the village will not become a home rule community.

Cook Co. President Urges Trump To Stop ICE Arrests In Courthouses

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a proclamation Wednesday contending that such arrests threaten public safety.

Madigan Foe Says Dirty Politics Kept Him Off The Ballot

Mateusz 'Mat' Tomkowiak seeks to unseat Mike Madigan as the Illinois 3rd District State Central committeeman as a write-in candidate.

Marie Newman, A Lipinski Challenger, Makes Campaign Stop In Mt. Greenwood

Illinois 3rd District Congressional hopeful Marie Newman says Lipinski is "basically a Republican" and will "have to debate me."

Lipinski Announces Over One Million Dollar Grant to Local Partnership Working to Improve Access to Computer Science Education

CPS requires all students starting high school this year or later to complete a computer science (CS) course.

Trump Picks Beverly Lawyer For Chicago Attorney Post

John Lausch of Beverly has been tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.

Cunningham Bill Bolsters Special Education at Chicago Ag

SB 447 could add 40 seats for local families at Chicago High School of Agricultural Sciences.

Governor's Heel Dragging is Attack on Teachers: Sen. Cunningham

Chicago teachers and retirees could see their livelihoods be slashed due to inaction from the governor’s office," state senator says.

Illinois Senate Restores Funding for MAP Grants, Human Services

Sen. Bill Cunningham says package gives hope to local social service organizations and college students who depend on MAP grants.

Chicago's Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Opens Jan. 10

This service is in high demand and reaches capacity quickly, so apply early.

Agriculture Education Gets Boost From New Illinois Senate Bill

Sen. Bill Cunningham pushes Senate Bill 2975, which identifies agriculture education as area of identified staff shortage.

Democratic Incumbent Fran Hurley Wins Third Term: 35th District State House 2016 Election Results

State Rep. Fran Hurley wins handily over GOP challenger Victor Horne.

19th Ward Early Voting Opens Monday, Oct. 24, at Mt. Greenwood Park

Information about early voting sites, grace period voting and times for the upcoming general election. Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 7.

Feds Rebuke CSX Transportation Over Train Crossing Issues

U.S. Surface Transportation Board imposes more stringent reporting requirements against freight operator demanding greater accountability.

SXU Hosts 11th Annual Breakfast with Your Legislators

Elected officials talk MAP funding and Illinois budget

Lipinski Announces Grant Support for Growing Bike Share Program in Chicago

Divvy is a bike sharing system featuring thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations across Chicago.

O'Shea Lays Out Proposal to Move and Consolidate 19th Ward Public Schools

Mt. Greenwood would become 2-school campus, Keller will move to Kellogg, and Kellogg and Sutherland will consolidate under alderman's plan.

New Measure Requires Hairdressers, Nail Technicians to Receive Domestic Violence Training

One-hour class in domestic violence and sex assault training will be required to renew state licenses.

Carjacking Suspect Grazes Cop in Face During Shootout: Police

Suspect began firing when officers stopped vehicle that matched description of car that had been carjacked earlier, CPD superintendent said.

Cunningham Sponsors Bill That Will Close FOID Card Loophole

Bill would allow local law enforcement to assist state police in seizing revoked FOID cards in order of protection cases

Grand Reopening of Blue Island Bridge Creates City Cohesion

After six long years, a local bridge can serve as a thoroughfare again.

Several Nearby Communities Considered 'High Risk' for Lead Poisoning

Cook County officials will be mitigating a lead poisoning risk in communities that are a stone's throw from Beverly and Mount Greenwood.

Illinois's Hardest Hit Program Re-Opens for Mortgage Assistance

Illinois residents who've experienced a sudden decrease in income may be eligible for up to $35,000 in federal assistance.

New Law Ensures Sex Assault Investigations Won't Fall Between the Cracks

Law requiring greater police oversight over DNA evidence and sex assault investigations takes effect immediately.