Chicago is responding to President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration raids with protests. Here’s what we know with two more planned.
Chicago responds to President Donald Trump’s aggressive immigration raids with protests. Here’s what we know.
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Lake Station City Hall flooded by burst pipe
Lake Station City Hall is closed through Tuesday after officials said a pipe in the fire sprinkler system burst and caused flooding and water damage throughout most of the building.
Park Ridge farmers market opens for its last run on Prairie Avenue. New location expected next year.
The Park Ridge farmers market season has kicked off, this year with dozens of weekly vendors, others who will make guest appearances and some who will be part-time sellers, officials say, with the marketing set to run until fall. “It’s amazing, we had a great kickoff,” Steph Goodrich, the market master and committee chair said […]
Official leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for Obama Foundation
Chief Operating Officer John Roberson is exiting the mayor’s office to join the Obama Foundation, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans.
Pedestrian killed after struck by vehicle in Oak Forest, police say
A person walking near the 1500 block of Cicero Avenue in Oak Forest was struck by a vehicle and killed early Thursday morning.
Thousands turnout for Grayslake wine, art and performance event; ‘We’re showcasing our town’
The Grayslake Chamber of Commerce presented the event, which featured 34 booths and food available for purchase.
Aqua Illinois warns University Park, other communities of tap water risk for infants
Aqua Illinois advises University Park, Peotone and Kankakee residents not to give tap water to infants due to high nitrate levels
Skokie’s ‘Meetup on Main’ events return for 2025 to build community
Meetup on Main starts its third year revitalizing the Main Street area of Skokie with food trucks, music and more.
Why did Lion Electric fail? Democrats, Canada and Lion itself all played a role.
Stalled government subsidies and expanding too fast contributed to closure of Joliet plant that made electric school buses.
Cook County property tax reforms stall out in Springfield
When property tax bills will ultimately hit mailboxes is still in flux, as tech upgrades continue at the county’s property tax offices.