chicago il

State Senator Peters announced his candidacy for the 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday, after incumbent Rep. Robin Kelly launched her campaign for U.S. Senate. #endorsement

Peters, a South Side native, was a community organizer before becoming a state senator, where he has led efforts for criminal justice reform and workers’ rights. #campaign

Price growth in the Chicago housing market is now running twice as high as the national average, with Crain’s monthly real estate data roundup showing rising costs across much of the area have been in effect since last summer as interest rates have continued to remain high. #prices

A federal jury last year convicted Williams, 48, of Chicago, and co-defendant TAI HON LA, 35, of Beach Park, Ill., of participating in the kidnapping conspiracy and other related charges. #sentenced

“This exhibit is about dismantling the false narratives that harm families impacted by incarceration, and the dignity, humanity and love that keep them together,” said Deanne Benos, Executive Director & Co-Founder of the Women’s Justice Institute. #women

Each year, students, school families, colleagues, and CPS staff submit nominations for the nurses they feel have gone above and beyond in their care of students. #nurses

Crawford Measure Studying Effects of COVID-19 on Chronic Absenteeism Heads to House Floor (Springfield, IL) – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed a measure...

“CPS teachers and staff are the foundation of our school communities,” said CPS CEO Pedro Martinez. #appreciation

According to rankings by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Illinois continues to lead as the top exporting state in Midwest and the fourth largest exporting state in the U.S. In 2024, Illinois had another record-breaking year, with exports exceeding $81 billion, a 2.5% increase from 2023 and a 32% increase since 2019. #trade

With rising operational costs, looming deficits, the potential loss of critical federal funds, the need for consistent and increased state support has never been more urgent. #education