The Cook County Clerk's Office released 2018 property tax rates, the final step before bills due in August are mailed to taxpayers.
Skokie is reducing staff, raising water rates and putting in place new entertainment, alcohol and self-storage taxes and fire service fees.
The village board considered opting out of Cook County labor rules in response to the recent passage of a new statewide minimum wage law.
Letter: Why are Skokie's elected leaders trying to skirt the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance?
National Award Received for 27th Consecutive Year
Given by Skokie Telecommunications and Technology Commission
Mayor-backed parties were resoundingly defeated in Lincolnwood and Niles — new members were elected to District 219 and 73.5 school boards.
There were 13 candidates competing for seats on the board for the northern Cook County community college district.
Dates set for Village Budget Hearings
Frozen Water Service Notice
Rep. Yehiel "Mark" Kalish was sworn in Sunday, succeeding the 32-year veteran to become Illinois' first rabbi lawmaker.
Metropolitan Water District of Greater Chicago commissioners unanimously elected the chemist and environmentalist Thursday.
Skokie Names New Assistant Village Manager
Skokie Village Board of Trustee Meetings 2019 Annual Schedule
The Skokie Democrat and former deputy majority leader will become a full partner in a Republican-led lobbying and consulting firm.
Chicago native George Papadopoulos was sentenced earlier this year for lying to the FBI during the Russia investigation.
Prosecutors noted the convicted former Trump aide's post-sentencing statements as they sought to get him to report to prison on Monday.
The village improperly denied a request for communication with Evanston ahead of a lawsuit over water prices between the neighboring towns.
Residents told the village board the Morton Grove-Niles Water Commission has turned parts of Skokie into a "construction zone nightmare."
Former Trump campaign advisor George Papadopoulos became the first person sentenced to prison as part of the Russia probe.
"I have been vindicated," Lang said, after the acting legislative inspector general announced the close of her investigation.
The former site of a car dealership purchased by the village last year is being cleared to in preparation for potential redevelopment.
As the village keeps raising prices for residents, it also decided to give itself a significant discount on wholesale water from Evanston.
Evanston violated its neighbor's constitutional rights by passing a "punitive" law raising the price of water, according to a federal suit.
Bushra Amiwala, 20, a Niles North graduate and first-time candidate for office, was named by as one of 10 young women making a difference.
Steve Elrod will assume the presidency of the Chicago Bar Thursday.
The senior Madigan deputy described allegations of harassment and intimidation as "absurd" and called for a full investigation.
The ex-union lobbyist resoundingly defeated the 19-year incumbent for the Democratic nomination in the 8th Illinois State Senate District.
Sen. Ira Silverstein's false campaign brochures led Rep. Lou Lang to break a neutrality pledge and endorse challenger Ram Villivalam.
The party-backed candidate in the 17th District says her opponents are "upset now because I received the support that they didn't."
Public meetings are being held this week in Skokie and Des Plaines for the new express bus route connecting O'Hare and Evanston.
Due to snow, everyone must park on the even-numbered side of the street.
The 29-year-old student was released after being arrested by federal agents when he showed up to deal with a ticket for running a stop sign.
"Almost unbelievable" the 19-year veteran Democrat state senator couldn't secure 1,000 petition signatures, a lawyer challenging him said.
A special inspector general found the senior North Side Democrat violated state ethics law with behavior "unbecoming of a legislator."
The "8000 North" project at Oakton and Lincoln cleared its first regulatory hurdle last week.
She said the school defamed her after she backed up complaints, like one about the then-chief's comments on another cop's "gorgeous eyes."
Skokie's mayor accused Evanston of trying to balance its budget "on the backs of Skokie residents."
Sugo Italian Street Food gets $43,000 grant to redevelop Oakton Street location.
A preliminary design for a 12-story, 153-unit development at Lincoln and Oakton was submitted Sept. 1.