Broadview July 4: No Injuries; $750 Fireworks Fine Imposed

Broadview’s top elected official credits, in part, the absence of injuries to a public warning delivered to holiday revelers.

Unemployment Rate Steady In West Side Area: 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 West Side 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 ...

Nurses Picket Thursday Ahead Of Unionwide Public Service Strike

Cook County Health nurses are protesting staffing shortages and increased patient loads. Other CCH workers are in search of higher wages.

Broadview Juneteenth Bash: Black Business Honored, Festival

1,000 People Are Expected at Weekend Fish Fry, Festival

Broadview Village Board Votes to Thank Welch, Harmon on IL Budget

Pritzker’s budget plan would have cut Broadview’s share of Illinois income tax revenue by $52,056.

West Side Area Unemployment Increases: 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 ...

Broadview Searches for New Top Cop

Broadview Police Chief Kevin Eugling is retiring from the force after 30-years.

Broadview to Pritzker: Back Off Plan to Siphon Town’s Tax Money

Pritzker’s new state budget proposal would cut the village’s share of Illinois income tax revenue by $52,056.

Broadband Speed In West Side Area: See New Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the West Side 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 ...

Mayor Thompson Declares May 2021 “Bike Month” in Broadview

The mayor noted that between 2009 and 2017 about 1% of all trips in the United States were taken by bicycle.

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: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Cook County neighbors.

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 ...

‘Trap Warehouse’ Event Shut Down By City For COVID-19 Rule Violations

Chicago inspectors shut down the warehouse event in the Humboldt Park community, saying it violated COVID-19 codes.

Loretto Hospital Runs Out Of Coronavirus Tests

On Monday, the Loretto Hospital ran out of tests even though many people were still waiting in line.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

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

Gun Dealer Licensing Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. J.B. Pritzker

On his fourth day in office, the governor signed a law requiring state licensing of firearms in Illinois, an idea vetoed by his predecessor.

10 Chicago Mayoral Candidates To Participate In Forum

The forum will focus on how to boost Chicago's marginalized communities.

Chicago Mayoral Candidates Forum To Be Held At UIC

The forum will focus on communities that have been "largely left out of the economic growth occurring elsewhere," organizers said.

Lang Boosts Del Galdo Law Firm Government Affairs Operations

Lang will help municipal and school district clients and other local government clients better navigate Springfield

Ald. Ricardo Munoz Pleads Not Guilty To Domestic Battery Charge

At a hearing at the Domestic Violence Courthouse on Thursday, Munoz pleaded not guilty.

Rep. Luis Gutierrez To Move To Puerto Rico Next Year: Report

The lawmaker said he plans to continue his efforts to rebuild the hurricane-devastated island.

Immigrant Mother Seeks Refuge In Chicago As Daughter Is Detained

"For wanting the simple things that every family should have...they have been subjected to vicious attacks and threats..."

5th District Candidate Proudly Smokes Pot In Campaign Photo

Benjamin Thomas Wolf, a former FBI national security official, calls for marijuana legalization.

West Side Residents Warned Of Treasurer's Tax Sale

The Cook County Treasurer said some 2nd Ward residents could have their taxes sold in May.

Chicago Priest On Hunger Strike In Support of Dreamers

Rev. Gary Graf announced his famine at a Lower West Side church earlier this month.

Chicago Decides Not To Sue Estate Of Teen Killed By Cop

Chicago lawyers have backtracked on their plans to sue the estate of a teen killed by a police officer.

Daniel Biss Endorsed By West Side Alderman

Chicago 26th Ward Ald. Roberto Maldonado has endorsed State Sen. Daniel Biss for governor.

Del Galdo: Low-Income School Districts Benefit under New State Budget, School Funding Formula Plan

New budget law contains provision that requires the adoption of a new education funding formula plan before money can flow to schools.

Alderman Under Fire For Accepting $5,000 From Disgraced Nonprofit

Leader of Divine Praise Inc. is accused of misusing a $14,000 state grant meant for a youth job program.