$180,000 of the $1.5 million investment will go to two community-based organizations in the Lawndale community of Chicago’s west side.
The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.
Here is how the Wilmette-Kenilworth area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
The preliminary forecast report presents a mid-year projection of year-end revenues and expenses for FY2021 and an initial forecast for ...
Over seven months after Wilmette residents voted to permit pot shops in the village, officials are considering allowing one at Edens Plaza.
Cook County's unemployment rate is higher than the Illinois average.
Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.
With gun-related homicides up by more than 15% in Cook County this year, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials at th ...
"Today, Cook County takes another step in our fight for fair housing," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "The protectio ...
The "highly offensive" display is the subject of pending litigation and connected to long-running legal battles between condo residents.
More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Wilmette-Kenilworth area compares.
The Cook County Equity Fund was established by President Preckwinkle in the County budget approved last November with an initial investm ...
Brigette Berger-Raish was named one of the Top Ten Public Works Leaders of 2021 by the American Public Works Association.
Vaccinated people will no longer count toward capacity limits at private events starting Friday.
Caucus-backed candidates defeated a pair of independent challengers in the race for New Trier High School board.
Wilmette voters elect new village president, at least two new village trustees and fresh school board members in several competitive races.
The commercial real estate professional member of the Wilmette Zoning Board of Appeals is seeking a four-year term as a parks commissioner.
The longtime project manager and scout leader is the lone incumbent among nine candidates for Wilmette Park District commissioner.
The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administ ...
You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Cook County.
President Preckwinkle was joined by Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen (Vice-Chair of the Environment ...
The plan commissioner and investment manager is seeking a first term as village trustee.
The practicing attorney and former two-term Wilmette School District 39 board member is among six candidates for the NTHS school board.
The engineering manager at a hardware manufacturer says his "philosophical aversion" to tax hikes sets him apart from other candidates.
The longtime owner of a tour operator said the park district needs more transparency and better communications.
President Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Scott Britton, Commissioner Donna Miller, Forest Preserves of Cook County General Super ...
The former League of Women Voters board member and real estate company project manager is running for trustee in the April 6 election.
The one-term village trustee and former chain drug store lobbyist provided video recordings in response to a candidate questionnaire.
A nonbinding referendum question asks voters if the U.S. Congress should implement a carbon tax.
to share outcomes and findings related to programs for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to funding provided by the CA ...
"I'm really proud of what we've accomplished this past year," said Michael Braiman, who became village manager in February 2020.
The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online.
. The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online. The new system helps standa ...
New stickers must be displayed by April 15.
The goal of the Plan is to develop recommendations to make the Village more walkable and bike-friendly.
The $169,249 economic relief package will support Wilmette restaurants in response to the pandemic.
The in-person registration deadline is March 9 and the online registration deadline is March 21.
State legislature voted not to require tens of thousands of taxpayers to send renewal forms to government offices during the pandemic.
Social distancing will be required at all times, and spacing requirements for the public waiting in line will be clearly marked.
Find out who's running for local village, school, library and park district boards in upcoming elections.