Chicago is kicking off the new year with crucial elections for the mayoralty, city council and alderpeople of all 50 wards. On Feb. 28, nine candidates will be subject to the will of the Chicago voter...
The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution Wednesday requesting funds from the federal government to combat violence and social issues in Chicago.
The resolution comes in response to...
Evanston residents’ motor fuel taxes may increase to fund violence reduction and job programs in Cook County if a bill introduced Monday is approved by county officials.
The bill calls for an additional...
Evanston women will likely pay less for tampons and other feminine hygiene products starting next year, but just how much less is now up to state lawmakers.
In Illinois and most other states, feminine...
Cook County has convened a new gun violence task force directed at recommending realistic policies on gun violence reduction.
The first meeting, on Tuesday, was focused on data sharing between law enforcement...
