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Morrison: 'Our criminal justice system keeps putting these violent offenders back into the community'

By Zachary Richter | Oct 20, 2022

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison criticized the criminal justice system after police say a man on bail tried to murder his girlfriend.

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State House candidate comments on elimination of cash bail: 'What is fair or equitable about ending it?'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 6, 2022

Illinois GOP candidate Matthew Schultz talked with West Cook News about his dissatisfaction with the elimination of cash bail, along with his deep concern regarding what will happen when it goes into full effect in 2023.

Morrison: Leftists 'hate the rule of law, they hate religion, they hate your parental rights'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 6, 2022

Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison expressed concern over a video showing an assistant principal stating he won't hire Catholics and conservatives.

Oak Parks schools contract crossing guards: 'This will provide us the opportunity to explore maybe other options'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 1, 2022

Dr. Felicia Starks Turner speaks about their one year contract with Andy Frain Services.

Burr Ridge trustees pass a unified closing time for restaurants with liquor licenses

By Zachary Richter | Aug 31, 2022

The village of Burr Ridge has recently amended ordinances to ensure all restaurants with liquor licenses must close at the same time each night.

Lyons Township D204 parent: 'Teachers need to have more thought, more participation of what the grading should be'

By Zachary Richter | Aug 6, 2022

At the June 13 meeting of the Lyons Township High School District 204 board, parents spoke out about the need for teachers to be afforded more participation in creating a grading policy.

Village of Oak Park: Take steps to protect vehicles from catalytic converter theft

By Zachary Richter | Jul 18, 2022

The Village of Oak Park is encouraging residents to be aware of catalytic converter theft.

Morrison: 'We have seen year over year record Fentanyl overdoses'

By Zachary Richter | Jun 17, 2022

Commissioner Morrison says they are targeting children on TikTok with candies coated with Fentanyl.

Preckwinkle: 'Proud to announce our $42 million guaranteed income pilot program'

By Zachary Richter | May 21, 2022

A $42 million guaranteed income pilot program was announced in Cook County to help those who are income-eligible.

Disinformation Governance Board faces backlash: Mayorkas says, 'We are seeing a rise in misinformation and disinformation'

By Zachary Richter | May 16, 2022

The Republicans claim that it's still not clear what the Disinformation Governance Board will actually do and are hence, heavily criticizing it.

Curran: 'During Small Business Week and every week, let's do our part'

By Zachary Richter | May 7, 2022

Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) posted a reminder on Facebook to help support small businesses.

Stephens: 'Take the survey today and let your voice be heard'

By Zachary Richter | May 1, 2022

Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Chicago) is seeking feedback from his constituents regarding economic policies.

Curran thinks organized retail theft bill has 'backtracked significantly'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 27, 2022

Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) thinks that even though a bill targeting organized retail theft started out well, it later 'backtracked significantly.'

Cook County Government: 'We're having conversations on violence prevention'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 25, 2022

In the wake of an increase in violent crimes in Cook County, the government is taking steps to address the issue.

Curran: Proposals to battle carjacking 'simply just add bureaucracy and taxpayer dollars to this epidemic'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 12, 2022

State Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont) is dismissing proposals from his Democratic colleagues to battle carjacking. Curran said the proposals wouldn’t do much other than wasting the dollars of taxpayers.

Curran: Element of fentanyl bill 'is a giant step backwards in accountability'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 12, 2022

A bill sponsored by Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) to combat the state's fentanyl crisis proposes increasing penalties for those who mix fentanyl with other substances. Sen. John Curran (R-Lemont), though, thinks that some elements of the legislation might turn out to be counterproductive.

Ives: 'Tell me again how well the Democrats do at keeping you safe'

By Zachary Richter | Apr 4, 2022

Former state legislator Jeanne Ives recently criticized policies she believes enabled a shooting at the Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont on March 25. There had been a shooting at a different mall in the Chicago suburbs just three months ago.

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Morrison: 'Our criminal justice system keeps putting these violent offenders back into the community'

State House candidate comments on elimination of cash bail: 'What is fair or equitable about ending it?'

Morrison: Leftists 'hate the rule of law, they hate religion, they hate your parental rights'

Oak Parks schools contract crossing guards: 'This will provide us the opportunity to explore maybe other options'

Burr Ridge trustees pass a unified closing time for restaurants with liquor licenses

Lyons Township D204 parent: 'Teachers need to have more thought, more participation of what the grading should be'

Village of Oak Park: Take steps to protect vehicles from catalytic converter theft

Morrison: 'We have seen year over year record Fentanyl overdoses'

Preckwinkle: 'Proud to announce our $42 million guaranteed income pilot program'

Disinformation Governance Board faces backlash: Mayorkas says, 'We are seeing a rise in misinformation and disinformation'

Curran: 'During Small Business Week and every week, let's do our part'

Stephens: 'Take the survey today and let your voice be heard'

Curran thinks organized retail theft bill has 'backtracked significantly'

Cook County Government: 'We're having conversations on violence prevention'

Curran: Proposals to battle carjacking 'simply just add bureaucracy and taxpayer dollars to this epidemic'

Curran: Element of fentanyl bill 'is a giant step backwards in accountability'

Ives: 'Tell me again how well the Democrats do at keeping you safe'

Curran: Anti-theft bill 'empowers our law enforcement officials to get these criminals off the street'

Morrison: 'Illinois should suspend its gasoline tax'

Two West Cook County organizations awarded Illinois Public Museum Capital Grants

Cicero hosts annual back-to-school health fair offering free services

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