Bucktown-Wicker Park-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Bucktown-Wicker Park-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Bucktown-Wicker Park-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Bucktown-Wicker Park-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Data

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces $200,000 Grant Supporting Lawrence Hall

The funding is being stewarded by the Equity Fund Taskforce, a diverse 50 member group of stakeholders from local government agencies, n ...

Back Rent On Rise In Cook County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Cook County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Cook County Government: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Legislators And Advocates Celebrate Signing Of HB 2790

Prior to the law, immigrants in deportation cases were not guaranteed the right to an appointed attorney, as in the case for criminal de ...

Bucktown-Wicker Park-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Cook County Government: Cook County Launches Project Rainbow

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by community leaders, tech innovators, cultural institutions, museums, non ...

Bucktown-Wicker Park-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Cook County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Bucktown-Wicker Park residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Cook County

Many in the Bucktown-Wicker Park area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

President Preckwinkle Announces $1.5 Million Investment To Address Root Causes Of Crime And Violence In Cook County

$180,000 of the $1.5 million investment will go to two community-based organizations in the Lawndale community of Chicago’s west side.

Unemployment Rate Steady In Bucktown-Wicker Park Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Bucktown-Wicker Park area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Cook County Government: Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact And Recovery With Preliminary Budget Forecast

The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...

Bucktown-Wicker Park Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate is higher than the Illinois average.

Cook County Government: Cook County Issues Notice To Minimum Wage Ordinance

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day With Call To Action

With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...

Cook County Government: Cook County's First Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance Goes Into Effect June 1

"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Bucktown-Wicker Park Area?

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Bucktown-Wicker Park area compares.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Announces Launch Of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline For $73 Million Emergency Rental And Utility Assistance Pr ...

The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...

Federal Taxes In Cook County: How Do Yours Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Cook County neighbors.

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act For Advancing Equity And Mitigating Climate Change

President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...

Cook County Government: Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment To Ten Shared Principles

President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Releases 2020 Impact Report To Highlight $77M CARES Funding Outcomes For Resident And S ...

to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests Cook County

. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

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

Ald. Moreno Charged With Insurance Fraud, Obstruction Of Justice

Ald. Proco 'Joe' Moreno is in custody, police said.

Local Organizations To Sue City Over Lincoln Yards Funding Deal

Several community groups plan to sue the city over a tax subsidy for the proposed Lincoln Yards development.

1st Ward 2019 Aldermanic Election: Moreno Loses To La Spata

Joe Moreno has lost his seat after being the 1st Ward alderman since 2011.

Controversy Overshadows Issues In 1st Ward Aldermanic Election

Candidate Daniel La Spata is battling to unseat Proco "Joe" Moreno in the 1st Ward. Both have made scathing accusations against each other.

City Warns Of Water Quality Testing Scams

Scammers are posing as city employees to gain access to people's homes, officials said.

Fight For $15 Protest Held Outside New McDonald's HQ In West Loop

Dozens of protesters chanted in the pouring rain outside the new headquarters on Randolph Street.

Pussy Riot Holds First Chicago Show

The Russian feminist art collective was joined by local activists and gubernatorial candidate Dan Biss as it kicked off its US tour Tuesday.

Wicker Park Residents Warned Of Treasurer's Tax Sale

The Cook County Treasurer is warning that some 2nd Ward residents could have their taxes sold in May.

Logan Square Movie Theater Puts Trump and Clinton on the Big Screen

Regal Cinemas will show the 3rd and final presidential debate Wednesday at select locations.

Wicker Park Bucktown SSA Agrees to Pay $20K For Safety Program

Budget amendment has received support from one of three aldermen who need to approve it.

Private Security Proposed for Streets in Wicker Park, Bucktown

​Taxpayers could spend $100,000 for added security in these two neighborhoods.