West Cook News

'Low-interest, longterm loans': Illinois attempts to declare state disaster after June tornados

By Carrie Bradon | Jul 15, 2021

Illinois is hoping to receive an official disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) after the June 20 tornadoes, which will enable small businesses and residents alike to apply for long-term loans with low-interest rates as they rebuild.

Oak Park trustee says there is no easy fix to Cook County's budget deficit

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 21, 2018

Cook County officials are currently faced with an approximately $82 million budget hole for 2019 and are expecting a $95 million deficit for operating funds in 2020, leaving the government in a unique situation as it attempts to find a solution.

From Chicago City Wire

Roskam understands needs of small businesses, company executive says

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Illinois' fiscal situation is out of control and the state has increased taxes drastically over the past few years, but some politicians are saying enough is enough, including U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who is seeking re-election.

Tax on retirement income won't solve state's problems, Cameron says

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 11, 2018

The state of Illinois has been short on money in the past few years, and recently, a Chicago-based think tank suggested that taxing retirement income could bring the state an extra $2.7 billion in revenue if taxed at the same 4.95 percent rate that wage income is taxed.

Civil War group makes history of its own

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 9, 2017

The Civil War is long over, but it remains fresh in the minds of the members of the Civil War Round Table, a group of history buffs dedicated to the dark time in U.S. history.

Oaklawn will lose Kmart store in mid-November

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 25, 2017

Oaklawn will lose its Kmart store in mid-November, as owner Sears continues to fight revenue losses, according to USA Today.

Leef cites SIU study as one reason why Assembly needs regime change

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2016

In a recent study by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the concept of responsibility for the financial situation of the state of Illinois was discussed at great length, directing much of the blame for its problems towards politicians and voters.