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Cook County approves tax incentives for 4 businesses

By Elle Johnson | Feb 10, 2021

A slew of economic proposals meant to spur growth was OK'd by the Cook County Commissioners recently.

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Park District delays in-person programs

By Elle Johnson | Feb 1, 2021

Park District Postpones In-Person Winter Programs Due To Coronavirus

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2020 deadliest year for Cook County because of COVID-19, gun violence

By Elle Johnson | Jan 31, 2021

The COVID-19 health crisis is being blamed for a record number of deaths in Cook County during 2020, in addition to many fatalities related to gun violence.

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Solarize Chicagoland program enjoys second successful year in a row

By Elle Johnson | Jan 2, 2021

The Solarize Chicagoland program has surpassed its goal for 2020, making it the second year in a row it has done so by receiving commitments to install over 580 kilowatts of solar power throughout 80 Chicago properties.

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Event at Hilton Chicago/Northbrook violates restrictions with hundreds of guests

By Elle Johnson | Jan 2, 2021

Hundreds of people attended a wedding at a suburban hotel in violation of Illinois “Tier 3” COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

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Marcus & Millichap close sale of Super Regional Two-Tenant Center in Schaumburg

By Elle Johnson | Dec 30, 2020

Super Regional Two-Tenant Center's sale has been closed by Marcus & Millichap for $11 million dollars.The property, which was a 130,105 square foot retail center in Schaumburg, Illinois, was sold for $11 million, with Marcus & Millichap closing the sale, Connect Chicago Commercial Real Estate News reported.

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Chicago health officials celebrate the start to the end of the pandemic with the COVID-19 vaccine

By Elle Johnson | Dec 30, 2020

With the first vaccine for COVID-19 arriving in cities around the U.S., Chicago's top health official said it was the start of the end of the coronavirus.

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Trumps allows for recounts to be processed

By Elle Johnson | Dec 1, 2020

While the election may seem over, President Donald Trump continues to fight for a transparent election.

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Wirepoints introduces plan to resolve pension crisis in Illinois state government

By Elle Johnson | Oct 23, 2020

A retirement restructuring plan has been proposed by Wirepoints.com to help end Illinois' public retirement crisis.

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Oak Park and River Forest High School move forward with $32.6 million renovations

By Elle Johnson | May 27, 2020

Despite the COIVD-19 pandemic, Oak Park and River Forest High School's campus renovation project was approved by the school's board members.

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Cook County to reassess property values due to coronavirus

By Elle Johnson | Apr 16, 2020

Every single property in Cook County will have its value reassessed this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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GOP lawmakers and law enforcement claim new Department of Corrections policy endangers public

By Elle Johnson | Mar 5, 2020

Republican legislative leaders and a law enforcement group are aghast that a recent Illinois Department of Corrections policy change means convicted felons who aren't U.S. citizens would be released from prison directly into the community with no notice given to local law enforcement or to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).