chicagoland news

Illinois frequently gets mentioned as one of the most corrupt states in the country, including by the organization Best Diplomats, which ranked Illinois third worst in the country.  #ethics

That’s why today, I am announcing my candidacy for the U.S. Senate. I can no longer sit idly by and let the next generation inherit the America of today. #candidacy

Burnham residents, whose median income hovers around $44,000, are particularly vulnerable to sudden financial shocks. #waterbills

University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls  Memorial Hospital is one of the first in the area to offer Aquablation, a minimally invasive, robot-assisted  treatment that uses high-pressure water jets to remove excess prostate tissue. #prostate

The defendant’s DNA was located in the vehicle on a cigarette butt found in the rear pocket of the driver’s seat where the defendant was observed on video sitting prior to shooting the victim. #guilty

The lawsuit alleges that the Orland Park Police Department (OPPD) denied William Sanchez, a former sergeant, a promotion from sergeant to lieutenant due to apparent race discrimination. #police

Affordability is certainly an important factor for patients but so is accessibility. #prescription

"Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the deceased during this difficult time," said DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick. #fire

“Clean Slate legislation is not just about erasing past mistakes; it's about restoring hope, unlocking potential, and giving everyone a fair chance to build a brighter future,” said Marlon Chamberlain, Director of the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishments, the event’s organizing group. #cleanslate

“This bill is a blatant overreach that seeks to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. We should be empowering families, not burdening them with unnecessary mandates.” #homeschool