Lake View 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

This is how the Lake View area compares to Illinois for 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 ...

Unemployment Increases In Lake View Area: Feds

Cook County's unemployment rate is higher than the Illinois average.

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 ...

Broadband Speed In Lake View Area: See Local Data

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cook County Government: President Preckwinkle Launches New System To Streamline Public Records Requests

The new FOIA system uses GovQA software to allow requestors to track their public records requests online.

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 ...

Pro-Trump Rally Held Wednesday In Chicago Amid Violence In D.C.

Promoted by the Chicago GOP, organizers say they want restaurants open and Donald Trump in the White House.

Wrigleyville Dugout Bar On Video Violating State, City Guidelines

CBS 2’s Tara Molina confronted the owner of The Dugout, 950 W. Addison St., and he said he is not breaking any rules.

East Lakeview Homeowner Took Public Park Land For Front Yard: City

The city said the well-connected homeowner has sectioned off 3,000 square feet of public land with hedges and fencing in front of his house.

Woman Sues Grubhub, Driver After Being Hit By Car

Bijan Choya Early, 24, was left with a broken pelvis, two broken arms, fractured legs and nerve damage, her lawyers said.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Shop Owner Worried As Paycheck Protection Program Goes Broke

The news on Thursday that the government program is tapped out.

Cubs Co-Owner To Host Trump Fundraiser In Wisconsin

Todd Ricketts is listed as a co-host for the event.

Cappleman Thanks 46th Ward After Holding Onto Seat By 25 Votes

Ald. James Cappleman issued a letter of thanks after he came out ahead by an extremely tight margin against Marianne Lalonde.

Cappleman Leads Near-Tie With Lalonde In 46th Ward Election

Ald. James Cappleman came out ahead by an extremely tight margin against Marianne Lalonde Tuesday in the 46th Ward aldermanic race.

Tunney Wins 44th Ward Aldermanic Election

Despite many challenges with the Ricketts, Ald. Tom Tunney has kept his seat.

44th Ward 2019 Aldermanic Election: Candidates Preview

An overview of the candidates in the 44th Ward.

Website Leaks Joe Ricketts' Racist Emails

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts called his father's emails "racially insensitive" and said they don't reflect the team's culture.

47th Ward Aldermanic Candidates Forum To Be Held In Ravenswood

Community members are invited to submit questions for the candidates in advance.

44th Ward Aldermanic Forum To Be Held In Lake View

The forum will be held at the Center on Halsted, organizers announced.

Alderman Says Cubs' Owners Are Trying To Push Him Out Of Office

Ald. Tom Tunney said it's no secret that the Ricketts family wants to see him out of City Council.

Early Voting In Ward 44: Location, Hours

Here's the voting location for the ward and when it will be open.

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo Calls Out Gun-Advocate 'Bullies'

"You hear all these things and it's like, 'How can you even say this? Where's your heart? Where's your sense of sympathy?" Rizzo said.

Survey Asks Lakeview Residents About CTA 'Flyover' Vacant Land

What do you want to see "pop up" in the vacant land in the heart of Lakeview after demolition? Markets? Parks? Art installations?

Cubs Co-Owner Todd Ricketts To Become RNC Finance Chair: Reports

Casino magnate Steve Wynn resigned as chair over sexual misconduct allegations.

Cubs Need To Prioritize Wrigley Field Security: Chicago Officials

In a letter sent to the team Thursday, the city criticized the North Siders for not addressing security concerns around the ballpark.

Cubs Co-Owner Todd Ricketts Pulls Out Of Trump's Commerce Post Nomination

Ricketts' couldn't resolve potential conficts of interest that his financial holdings might cause as deputy secretary.

Boystown Transgender Rights Rally To Protest Trump Administration's Policy Reversal

The event Saturday afternoon will include speakers and a march down Halsted Street.

Police: Two Men Charged in Robbery and Beating of Lake View Woman

The robbery and battery of a Lakeview woman took place late Tuesday night, police said.

Bernie Sanders Backs Fired Lake View Principal

Presidential hopeful asks Democrats to stand up to Rahm Emanuel's "pettiness" following Blaine Elementary School principal's ouster.