Alsip-Crestwood Area Unemployment Unchanged: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County is higher than the Illinois average.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Alsip-Crestwood area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

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 ...

Alsip-Crestwood Area Unemployment Worsens: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Cook County's unemployment rate increased recently.

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 Alsip-Crestwood Area Compares In Internet Usage

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Alsip-Crestwood 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 ...

Presta's United Crestwood Party Slate Wins Village Board Seats

The Crestwood United Party prevailed over the We the People slate in April 6 village board election.

Better Government for Alsip Wins All But One Village Board Race

Alsip Community Alliance candidate Monica Juarez edges out BGA slate to win trustee seat in the April 6 suburban races.

John Ryan Wins Second Term As Alsip Mayor

He faced challenger Michael Zielinski.

Lou Presta Wins Third Term As Crestwood Mayor

Despite a federal indictment looming over his head, Lou Presta wins his third term as Crestwood mayor.

Alsip-Crestwood Voters To Choose, Mayor, Trustees, Other Seats

Alsip and Crestwood both have hotly contested village board races as voters head to the polls April 6.

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 Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Cook County.

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 ...

Meet Worth Township Clerk Candidate Eamon McMahon

Eamon McMahon is running uncontested for the office of Worth Township Clerk in the April 6 election.

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 ...

Alsip-Crestwood Voter Information 2021 Consolidated Election

Everything you need to know about voting in the 2021 election, including candidate profiles, early voting, registration and more.

Meet Alsip Village Trustee Candidate William Love

William Love, and IT manager, is running for village trustee on the Better Government for Alsip slate in the April 6 election.

Meet Alsip Village Clerk Candidate Renee Harding

Renee Harding is running for village clerk on the Better Government for Alsip slate in the April 6 election.

Meet Alsip Village Trustee Candidate David Perretta

David Perretta is running for village trustee on the Better Government for Alsip slate in the April 6 election.

Meet Alsip Village Trustee Candidate Catalina Nava-Esparza

Catalina Nava-Esparza ​is running for re-election for village trustee on the Better Government for Alsip slate in the April 6 eleciton.

Meet Alsip Village Trustee Candidate Susan Petzel

Susan Petzel currently serves as the Alsip village clerk. She is running for Alsip village trustee on the Alsip Community Alliance slate.

Meet Alsip Village Trustee Candidate Rocio C. Restrepo

Rocio Restrepo is an Alsip business owner. She is running for village trustee on the Alsip Community Alliance slate in the April 6 election.

Meet Alsip Village Trustee Candidate Monica M. Juarez

Monia M. Juarez is running for re-election for the office of village trustee on the Alsip Community Alliance slate.

Meet Alsip Village Clerk Candidate Michael J. Pierce

Michael Pierce is a scientist. Pierce is running for village clerk on the Alsip Community Science slate in the April 6 election.

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 ...

Meet Alsip Mayoral Candidate John D. Ryan

John D. Ryan is running for re-election to his second term as mayor of Alsip in the April 6 election.

Meet Alsip Mayoral Candidate Michael Zielinski

Challenger Michael Zielinski is running for mayor of Alsip in the April 6 election.

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 ...

Early Voting Begins March 22 At Alsip Village Hall

The election is April 6.

Alsip Trustees Deny Funeral Director's Appeal To Build Crematory

Village trustees upheld a decision by the plan commission to deny a zoning change for a funeral director to open a crematorium in Alsip.

Alsip Village Trustees Poised To Vote On Crematorium

The Alsip Village Board will decide Monday whether to overturn the planning commission's denial of a proposed crematorium.

Alsip Business Owners Donate $500 To Recreation Organization

An Alsip business is starting the new year off by supporting local residents with a significant donation to a local organization.

7 Candidates File To Run For Dist. 218 Board Seats In April 2021

Candidate filing opened Monday for suburban Cook County school board races, including 7 candidates running for 4 seats on CHSD 218 board.

How Is Voting Going In Alsip-Crestwood: Tell Us

After a marathon political campaign, Election Day 2020 is finally here in Alsip-Crestwood.

Voting In Alsip-Crestwood: Everything You Need To Know

Everything you need to know to vote in the Nov. 3 election, including same-day registration, where to find your polling place and more.

Tell Patch If You See Election Shenanigans In Alsip-Crestwood

ProPublica's Electionland tip lines are open to take information about problems that prevent people in Alsip and Crestwood from voting.

Repeat Self-Avowed Nazi Candidate Art Jones Annoys Illinois GOP

Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.