West Cook News

OPINION: Arti Walker-Peddakotla, the hysterical polymath

By LGIS News Service | Jan 22, 2021

You might think that a self-described polymath would be capable of making logical arguments and not feel the perpetual need to resort to histrionics and profanity-laced tirades.

From Prairie State Wire

Top marginal tax rate in Illinois could reach 54.29% under Biden plan

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Under Democrat Joe Biden’s federal tax plan, the top marginal tax rate in Illinois could hit 54.29 percent, according to a new analysis by the Tax Foundation.

From Chicago City Wire

Analysis: Cook County retiree households could pay $3,768.27 annually under Pritzker graduated income tax hike plan

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The 751,934 retirees in Cook County could pay as much as $3,768.27 in state income taxes if voters approve Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s graduated tax hike amendment on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the Chicago City Wire.

River Forest School D90 to return to in-person learning on Aug. 26

By LGIS News Service | Jul 12, 2020

Masks and wellness certifications/screenings will be required daily for all students and staff

Western Springs D101 students to return to in-person learning on Aug. 26

By LGIS News Service | Jul 12, 2020

Face masks OR face shields will be required for all students and staff throughout the school day

Riley arrested, charged with mob action in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 18-year-old Keith Riley May 31 on the charge of mob action / failure to withdraw during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Cofield arrested, charged with mob action in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 22-year-old Kenneth Cofield May 31 on the charge of mob action / failure to withdraw during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Griffin arrested, charged with mob action in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 26-year-old Veonte Griffin May 31 on the charge of mob action / failure to withdraw during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Hawkins arrested, charged with mob action in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 21-year-old Darrion Hawkins May 31 on the charge of mob action / failure to withdraw during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Jiles arrested, charged with electronic monitoring violation in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 32-year-old Desmond Jiles May 31 on the charge of violating an electronic monitoring agreement during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Bausley arrested, charged with electronic monitoring violation in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 34-year-old Raymond Bausley May 31 on the charge of violating an electronic monitoring agreement during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Thomas arrested, charged with mob action in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 22-year-old Jamal Y. Thomas May 31 on the charge of mob action / failure to withdraw during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Reed arrested, charged with burglary in Cicero during George Floyd protests

By LGIS News Service | Jun 18, 2020

Cicero police arrested 25-year-old Claude L. Reed May 30 on the charge of burglary during protests over the death of George Floyd.

Anti-family group rallies to ban police in Western Springs

By LGIS News Service | Jun 11, 2020

A political activist group that promises to “disrupt the Western-prescribed nuclear family structure” held a rally Wednesday in family-filled Western Springs.

From Prairie State Wire

Hundreds of ICU beds, nearly 2,000 ventilators not in use in Illinois, tally shows

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Close to 60% of the Illinois’ ventilators and nearly 30% of the state’s intensive care unit beds remain available to treat COVID-19 patients, according to hospital utilization numbers reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Prairie State Wire

COVID-19 cases in Cook County nursing homes number 809, with 146 deaths

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

COVID-19 cases among Cook County nursing home residents numbered 809 as of April 21, 146 of whom died as a result of the virus, according to data from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).

From Chicago City Wire

EXCLUSIVE: Confirmed flu cases in Chicago continue to drop as COVID-19 cases keep climbing

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The number of influenza cases in Chicago has been plummeting in recent weeks, with no flu-related intensive care unit hospitalizations reported during the week ending April 4, the Chicago Department of Public Health reports.

From Prairie State Wire

175 Illinois nursing homes rated ‘much below average’ in federal database

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The number of Illinois nursing homes ranked “much below average” now numbers 175, according to a database managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois socialists get behind Sanders, Foxx, Newman in March primaries

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois voters supportive of the United States adopting a socialist economic and political system have been campaigning vigorously for three marquee candidates on the March 17 Democrat primary ballot.

From South Cook News

Far-left Illinois donors prioritize Foxx, Newman in March primaries

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

Illinois’ most prolific left-leaning donors are prioritizing two candidates this primary season: Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx of Flossmoor and congressional hopeful Marie Newman of Palos Park.