Wheeling Township will ask voters in April how they feel about unfunded mandates from the state.
Day: December 11, 2024
Cook County allocates $2.5 million to help suburban municipalities recover from July storms
Cook County announced $2.5 million in funding to towns, including Harvey, Dolton, Flossmoor and Robbins, recover from July storms.
Des Plaines police identify stabbing victim, have person of interest
Des Plaines police on Wednesday identified city resident Roberta S. Langan as the person stabbed to death last week in her apartment building.
Gary Common Council approves handful of ARPA ordinances weeks before deadline
At its last meeting of the year, the Gary Common Council approved more than 15 ordinances, appropriating more than $10 million American Rescue Plan Act funds throughout the city. All ordinances were approved in an unanimous 8-0 vote. Councilman Dwight Williams, D-At Large, was absent Tuesday night. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thanked the council for their work in passing ARPA fund use. “I think tonight is an example of progress in the community working together even when we might have differences,” Melton said. “We were able to come together and move this city forward on behalf of citizens here.” ARPA […]
United Way of Lake County undergoing a ‘brand refresh’; ‘This will improve the perception of relevance for … donors and volunteers’
United Way of Lake County and its global parent are now engaged in a brand refresh, carrying the organization into new ways to impact the residents throughout the county using its 211 service and enriching childhood education to enhance people’s lives.
Pair charged in Gary pawn shop owner’s slaying: records
Two men face charges in a Gary pawn shop owner’s slaying.
Oak Lawn Community High School plans $40M fieldhouse
A new $40 million sports complex at Oak Lawn Community High School will consolidate school and community athletic programs.
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams could return as soon as Friday after an extended injury absence
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is preparing to return to the court — potentially as soon as Friday against the Charlotte Hornets — for the first time since Nov. 18.
Judge to appoint special prosecutor to represent Republicans in lawsuit against Will County executive
Will County Judge Brian Barrett agreed a special prosecutor should represent Republicans suing County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.
Afternoon Briefing: City Hall evacuated due to fire
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.