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Steering clear of tragedy

"It's illegal, it's irresponsible and it puts lives at risk - yours, your passengers' and everyone else's on the road." #driving

Chicago has ‘work to do’ despite lower violent crime numbers in 2024

Police reported an 8% reduction in homicides, a 7% reduction in shootings and a 4% reduction in shooting victims compared with 2023. #crime

Rich Township Raptors Claim Big Dipper Basketball Tournament Championship

Rich Township head coach Lou Adams was also recognized for his pivotal role in the team’s success... #richtownship

Cook County Receives $950,000 EPA Grant for Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund

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John Heiderschedit, Criminal Defense Attorney; Subscription Lawyer; Chicago Lawyer
“The Brownfield RLF drives economic growth, creates new housing, opens green spaces and more – all for communities that have shouldered the burden of pollution for years,” said President Preckwinkle. “ #loan

Some Illinois ‘offenders’ renamed ‘justice-impacted individuals’

"This apologizing for the criminal, the person who chooses to commit crimes to the detriment of our victims, the people who don’t choose to be victims of crimes, is absolutely incredible. #justice

Harvey City Hall Hosts Thornton Township Board of Trustees Meeting Due to Insurance Issue

The decision underscores Harvey's commitment to fostering collaboration and providing necessary support to surrounding communities... #harvey #thorntontownship

Homer Township Focuses on Reducing Property Tax Burden with Strategic Levy Cuts

Under his leadership, Homer Township’s tax levy has seen a steady decline. In 2020, the levy totaled $1,635,600. #tax

As sheriff pushes to end electronic monitoring, some critical of no-cash bail

By Dart’s estimation, upwards of 200 pre-trial defendants have recently been charged with new crimes that include shootings and other gun offenses. As a result, the veteran lawmaker has penciled in April 1, as the day his office will begin completely phasing out electronic monitoring across the county. #cashbail

Some call new commission to explore Illinois’ property tax system a waste of time

State Rep. Mary Beth Canty’s legislation creates the commission that will include members of the Illinois Department of Revenue and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. #taxsystem

The Illinois State Bowling Proprietors’ Association Honors several Chicago and suburban locals as part of its 75th Anniversary Celebration

To commemorate reaching the milestone, the association produced a 116-page booklet recognizing 75 individuals and/or families, with strong ties to Illinois, who have advanced bowling. #anniversary

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