At least four candidates in the 2019 Chicago Mayoral race have plans to participate in an event hosted by the Southwest Side GOP Club.
David Dewar of Mount Greenwood has filed petitions to run as a challenger to Matt O'Shea in the 19th Ward.
Ten students from Saint Xavier University attended the four day American Model United Nations.
A liquor store on the west side of Western Avenue changing owners is the cause for an ordinance regarding alcohol sales.
One woman says an election judge suggested that votes could be "transferred" on paper ballots and that she could vote for her husband.
The alderman says it is "standard practice" to call the office of Business Affairs when complaints arise involving local businesses.
“We must continue to invest in American clean energy innovation,” stated Lipinski.
19th Ward Ald. Matt O'Shea is the new president of Special Olympics Chicago.
The Pro-Life Action League has set the dates for its annual anti-abortion tour, with a stop planned for 99th and Halsted.
Local state legislators and activists will convene an environmental town hall this Saturday, June 30, at Saint Xavier University.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel appointed the 19th Ward alderman over two other finalists, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
SB 3104 would increase penalties and require incarcerated individuals convicted of public indecency to register as sex offenders.
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.
Voters in Merrionette Park decided that the village will not become a home rule community.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a proclamation Wednesday contending that such arrests threaten public safety.
Mateusz 'Mat' Tomkowiak seeks to unseat Mike Madigan as the Illinois 3rd District State Central committeeman as a write-in candidate.
Illinois 3rd District Congressional hopeful Marie Newman says Lipinski is "basically a Republican" and will "have to debate me."
CPS requires all students starting high school this year or later to complete a computer science (CS) course.
John Lausch of Beverly has been tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois.
SB 447 could add 40 seats for local families at Chicago High School of Agricultural Sciences.
Chicago teachers and retirees could see their livelihoods be slashed due to inaction from the governor’s office," state senator says.
Sen. Bill Cunningham says package gives hope to local social service organizations and college students who depend on MAP grants.
This service is in high demand and reaches capacity quickly, so apply early.
Sen. Bill Cunningham pushes Senate Bill 2975, which identifies agriculture education as area of identified staff shortage.
State Rep. Fran Hurley wins handily over GOP challenger Victor Horne.
Information about early voting sites, grace period voting and times for the upcoming general election. Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 7.
U.S. Surface Transportation Board imposes more stringent reporting requirements against freight operator demanding greater accountability.
Elected officials talk MAP funding and Illinois budget
Divvy is a bike sharing system featuring thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations across Chicago.
Mt. Greenwood would become 2-school campus, Keller will move to Kellogg, and Kellogg and Sutherland will consolidate under alderman's plan.
One-hour class in domestic violence and sex assault training will be required to renew state licenses.
Suspect began firing when officers stopped vehicle that matched description of car that had been carjacked earlier, CPD superintendent said.
Bill would allow local law enforcement to assist state police in seizing revoked FOID cards in order of protection cases
After six long years, a local bridge can serve as a thoroughfare again.
Cook County officials will be mitigating a lead poisoning risk in communities that are a stone's throw from Beverly and Mount Greenwood.
Illinois residents who've experienced a sudden decrease in income may be eligible for up to $35,000 in federal assistance.
Law requiring greater police oversight over DNA evidence and sex assault investigations takes effect immediately.
"I continue to be devoted to promoting American clean energy innovation." said Lipinski.
“This is good news for residents of far southwestern Chicago and surrounding communities,” Rep. Lipinski said.
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