Government

Melrose Park residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in August.

Oak Park residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Mayor Angelo “Skip” Saviano traveled to Washington, DC to seek more funding for the Grand Avenue underpass project in Elmwood Park.

Kristi Noem, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said that her team was blocked from entering a federally funded public building in Broadview, Illinois, and criticized Governor JB…

The Village of La Grange has announced openings for several positions across its departments.

The following event is scheduled to take place in West Cook County this month.

Eastbound Ogden Avenue is scheduled to be closed at the La Grange Road intersection starting late Wednesday, October 1, and continuing into the early hours of Thursday, October 2.

State Rep. Aarón M. Ortíz is the author of a bill requiring Illinois public schools to include Latinx studies in their curriculum starting in 2026-27.

Sheila Weinberg, Founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting, criticized Illinois’ pension funding plan as unrealistic, referencing SEC fraud charges from 2013.

Calvin Lindstrom, a pastor and administrator at the Church of Christian Liberty, has expressed concerns about low voter participation in local elections.

West Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here’s what you need to know!

The following event is scheduled to take place in West Cook County this week.

West Cook County Youth Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive six grants totaling $1,750,000 in…

Eric Su, a candidate for House District 21, emphasized the need for the legislature to enhance public safety by supporting law enforcement, crime prevention, and community security initiatives.

Eric Su, a candidate for Illinois House District 21, expressed concerns over sanctuary city policies, stating they impose burdens on taxpayers, law enforcement, and public services rather than benefiting communities.

Eric Su, a candidate for House District 21, said that Illinois can stabilize its finances and protect essential services through targeted revenue fixes, pension reform, and efficiency measures.

Answer, INC, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive seven grants totaling $2,640,640 in FY2024, according to…

Thrive Counseling Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $800,000 in FY2024, according…

L’Arche Chicago, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $242,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed…

Community Support Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to…

A House in Austin, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $27,500 grant in FY2024, according…

Joseph Academy Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2 grant in FY2024, according to…

Oak Park Regional Housing Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024,…

The Oak Park Police Department shared updates between September 4-5, announcing three new officer recruits and promoting National Preparedness Month through public outreach posts.