Unemployment Rate Steady In North Center-Roscoe Village Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Cook County hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Cook County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the North Center-Roscoe Village 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 ...

Unemployment Increases In North Center-Roscoe Village Area: Feds

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 ...

Broadband Speed In North Center-Roscoe Village Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the North Center-Roscoe Village 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 ...

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 Taxes In Cook County: How Do Yours Compare?

Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.

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 Cook County

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

Neighbors Say Ravenswood Church Breaks Rules, Residents Are Punished

Over the weekend, they found “no parking signs” everywhere. CBS 2’s Tara Molina took their concerns right to the city.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

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

Affordable Housing Development Opens On Chicago’s North Side

“If we are going to break the grip of segregation that divides us, we have to make sure that we are creating affordable options."

Matt Martin Wins 47th Ward Alderman Race

Martin will replace outgoing Ald. Ameya Pawar.

Early Voting In 47th Ward: Welles Park Schedule

Early voting continues for the runoff election April 2. Here's the schedule for 47th Ward voters.

47th Ward Aldermanic Election: Martin, Negron Head To Runoff

Matt Martin and Michael Negron will head to a runoff in the 47th Ward aldermanic race.

Chicago Municipal Election 2019: Where, When To Vote

Details about registration, polling spots and IDs.

47th Ward Aldermanic Election: Candidates Preview

A whopping nine candidates are hoping to win the 47th Ward aldermanic election. Here are their profiles, platforms and endorsements.

47th Ward Aldermanic Candidates Forum To Be Held In Ravenswood

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

Early Voting In Ward 47: Location, Hours

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

Proposal Rejected For Lincoln Avenue Development

For a second time, a proposal has been turned down for a development on site of the Lincoln Park Gas Station.

New Poll Shows Rauner Winning Public Opinion Over Democrats

Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.

Chicago Tribune Sues City Hall Over Use of Private Emails

Tribune alleges that city business is being done through private emails and texts and the records aren't being released to the public.

Gateway to Heroin is Found in Average Medicine Cabinet

Saturday's National Take Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse. Find the nearest collection location here.

New Report Spells Very Bad News for Illinois' Finances

Truth in Accounting’s annual report paints a bleak picture for Illinois and its taxpayers.

After a Traumatizing Past, Fear of State Budget Impasse is Real for Cicero Woman

Reboot Illinois’ Madeleine Doubek talks with one Cicero woman about her scariest secrets, and what she fears most now.

Illinois is One of Six States Accepting the Most Syrian Refugees

A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.

Top 20 Local Government Units Paying the Most for Pension Spiking Costs

A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.

The Dead are Collecting Millions in Illinois Pensions

How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?

11 Conditions, Illnesses Rejected for Illinois Medical Marijuana Program

Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.

Crain's Says These are the 20 Most Influential Insiders in Illinois Politics

They might not hold public office, but they're major players in Chicago's and Illinois' political scene.

Is Mike Madigan's Power in the General Assembly Waning?

Why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer wield absolute power.

Illinois Will Have $12.8 billion in Unpaid Bills if No Budget by Jan. 1

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger warns the state is facing even more financial peril if it begins 2016 without a budget.

These 40 Illinois Legislators are Not Taking a Pension

A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.

Embattled Attorney: I'm Supposed to Allow Him to Disrespect Me with Impunity? Bulls---!

The attorney said he worked hard for his client and was treated shabbily in return.