In total, the levy hike is expected to net an additional $10.6 million from the city’s so-called “sin taxes” on beer, wine and liquor sales.
Bar and restaurant owners sound alarm on Mayor Johnson’s 35% alcohol tax hike plan
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Around the Southland: Rich Twp. students learn at Drake Hotel, Kiwanis coat drive, more
News from around the Southland includes items from Rich Township, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Palos Park and Oak Lawn.
Court filing: Former Portage Mayor James Snyder can be tried on bribery charge
Former Portage Mayor James Snyder could find himself having another go in court on a bribery charge involving the purchase of garbage trucks if the government so chooses, according to a Wednesday filing by the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
Inktober exhibit in Evergreen Park displays ‘each student’s individual voice’
Libby McArthur, an Evergreen Park Community High School art teacher, and her students created art on 31 consecutive days in October.
Former CPS assistant principal sentenced to probation after embezzling funds from elementary school
A former Chicago Public Schools assistant principal was sentenced to two years probation on Tuesday after she pleaded guilty embezzling money from an elementary school.
Burlington Central’s Audrey LaFleur didn’t really care for her first half. But the second? ‘I turned it around.’
Audrey LaFleur scores nine of her game-high 13 points in the third quarter of a 49-27 win at the Mark Einwich Kick-Off Tournament.
Chicago weather: First snow and freezing temperatures expected Wednesday night
Scattered “bursts” of rain, snow and sleet are expected to begin in the late afternoon, with occasional snow showers continuing throughout the night.
Gary man’s sentence upheld for killing man, shooting dog
The Indiana Court of Appeals denied a Gary man’s bid to overturn his conviction for shooting a dog, then killing a man trying to shield his girlfriend – saying his 25-year sentence was appropriate.
Inspired by Cara Finn, Chloe Mlyniec wears No. 24 and takes over as senior mentor for Marist. ‘I like how she led.’
Chloe Mlyniec comes off the bench and scores seven points in the second quarter to help break open a close game in a 64-34 win.
Southland crime: Robbery in Evergreen Park, battery at hockey game in Orland Park, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.