Cook County public health head fired for not renewing medical license
The former leader of Cook County’s Public Health Department, who was quietly terminated late last year, has reached…
Proposed storefront sign restrictions in Chicago create controversy
Driving past a gas station two blocks from her Chatham office, Ald. Michelle Harris can’t see inside as…
Mayor Johnson says city’s finances ‘difficult’ with pension deal
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday acknowledged a controversial pension sweetener for Chicago cops and firefighters signed into law late…
Walk with a Doc program kicks off in Chicago Heights
Area residents who want to learn more about improving their health and get some exercise at the same…
Andrew Boutros approved as Chicago’s US attorney
In a formerly rare move that’s a sign of unusual times at the Justice Department, a panel of…
Chicago Heights man dies of gunshot wound to head
The following homicides were reported in the past week by the Cook County medical examiner’s office. A 23-year-old…
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza not running for reelection
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza said Wednesday she would not run for a fourth term in 2026 as the…
Oak Lawn man killed in reported hit-and-run on La Grange Road
Orland Park police are investigating the hit-and-run death of a pedestrian who apparently exited his car on La…
Tales of giants await passengers on architecture cruise
“Come and show me another city with lifted head singing so proud to be alive and coarse and…
Chicago ended 2024 with a $161 million deficit
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s already gaping budget hole will be even tougher to fill heading into next year as…