Cook County Sheriff Urges Public to Follow Precautions Amid COVID-19 Rise in Community (Cook County, IL) - As the Chicago area experiences a concerning increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases...
Cook County Receives $1.25 Million to Support Small Businesses (Cook County, IL) - President Preckwinkle applauded the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity (DCEO)’s award of $744,600 as part of its Community Navigator Program and We Rise Together coalition’s award of $500,000 to support the Cook County Small Business Assistance Program.
Mayor Lightfoot Announces the City’s First-Ever Community Safety Coordination Center (Chicago, IL) - Today, Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot joined fellow City, nonprofit, and community leaders to announce the first-of-its-kind Community Safety Coordination Center (CSCC).
Rezin: IDES report reveals 'massive failures by the Pritzker administration' - Veteran GOP state Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is among Republican lawmakers leading the charge in calling for a performance audit of the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).
Royals beat the White Sox in last game of series (Chicago, Illinois) - In the last game of the series, White Sox pitcher Dallas Keuchel took the mound to throw out the first pitch.
Royals steamroll White Sox defense (Chicago, Illinois) - In the second game of the 3-game series against the Royals the White Sox brought out starting pitcher Luces Giolito to throw out the first pitch.
Chicago Heights City Council ‘Flips’ 14 Vacant Properties to Help Launch City’s 1st Nonprofit Solar Energy Project (Chicago Heights, IL) - In a special city council meeting Wednesday night, the Chicago Heights City Council approved the acquisition and resale of 14 vacant lots to Christ for Everyone Church, which will use the lots as a part of the Illinois Solar for All Project.
Sheriff’s Office Offers Free Assistance to Tenants, Housing Providers as Eviction Moratorium Expires (Cook County, IL - As the moratorium on filing eviction cases has been lifted, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is reminding housing providers and tenants grappling with eviction that they can access the Office’s Community Resource Center for assistance in accessing services and financial help.
Cook County Officials Highlight Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt as Alternative to Evictions for Landlords (Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined representatives from the office of Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans, Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton, Chicago Bar Foundation Executive Director Bob Glaves and community leaders to remind the public about a critical resource for landlords and tenants as federal and local eviction moratoriums expire.
White Sox crush Royals in Chicago (Chicago, Illinois) - At Guaranteed Rate Field the White Sox were ready to play ball with White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease at the mound.