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In Advance of a busy July 4th Holiday the City of Chicago Provides Safety Tips and Encourages Residents and Visitors to Plan Ahead and Report Suspicious Activity by Calling 9-1-1
The City of Chicago will mark the 4th of July holiday weekend with the multiple events, Cubs games, parades, fireworks at Navy Pier and more. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is advising residents to stay vigilant and celebrate the holiday safely and responsibly.
COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO LAUNCH NATIONWIDE SEARCH FOR NEW CHICAGO POLICE SUPERINTENDENT
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) will launch a nationwide search for the next Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department, following yesterday’s announcement that Superintendent Larry Snelling will retire effective July 15th.
One Year After OBBB, DPI Chair Hernandez, Rep. Ford, Mayor Hoskins, Lt. Governor Candidate Mitchell: No Illinoisan Should Go Hungry
One year after Donald Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law, Democratic Party of Illinois (DPI) Chair Lisa Hernandez, State Representative La Shawn Ford, Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins, and lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell slammed the bill’s cuts to social safety net programs, including food assistance cuts that kicked more than 360,000 low-income Illinoisans off the program.
Celebrating America’s 250th Year Safely this Fourth of July
Summer brings many great things: hot weather, warm beaches, family vacations, and now in its 250th year, a major milestone in America’s independence. This upcoming Fourth of July, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) urges everyone to celebrate responsibly by practicing safe alcohol consumption and firework safety.
COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. KISHA McCASKILL URGES GENERAL PUBLIC TO BECOME FULLY ENGAGED WITH ALL NEW HEALTH MOBILE UNIT
Cook County Commissioner Dr. Kisha McCaskill is urging the general public to engage and partner with The Link & Option Center’s all new Mobile Health Unit led by the phenomenal Dr. Twin Green who serves as founder and CEO. The mobile Unit has been entitled, the Carrie Cares Mobile Health Clinic.
Property Values for Stickney Township Released
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi released the initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Stickney Township on June 26, 2026. The Assessor’s Office reassesses one-third of Cook County every year. The south and west suburbs were last reassessed in 2023.
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO RESTORE SNAP BENEFITS AND PROTECT FOOD ASSISTANCE IN FARM BILL
Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to restore Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and eligibility protections in the upcoming Farm Bill and reject efforts to reduce food assistance.
CALUMET CITY'S ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION UNITES HUNDREDS IN A POWERFUL TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY
The City of Calumet City proudly welcomed hundreds of residents, families, community leaders, and visitors to its Annual Juneteenth Celebration, bringing the community together for an unforgettable day dedicated to honoring freedom, celebrating Black culture, and reflecting on the enduring legacy of resilience that continues to shape generations.
Let Us Not Forget….
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column filled with memories from years gone by—years I still recall with great fondness. This week, I return to those memories with a different focus. I want to revisit some of the financial principles that guided earlier generations—principles rooted in discipline, self-reliance, and determination. Sadly, many of those lessons have either been forgotten or were never learned in the first place.
Federal Judge Sentences Man to Eight Years in Prison for Robbing U.S. Postal Service Carrier in Chicago
A federal judge has sentenced a man to eight years in prison for robbing a U.S. Postal Service carrier in Chicago.
COACH LAUNCHES "& COACH," A NEW GEN Z BRAND PLATFORM CO-CREATED FROM THE INSIDE OUT
Created with a global community of Gen Z creators, talent and cultural voices, &Coach redefines luxury storytelling through participation and shared authorship, inspiring confidence without conformity
Far South Community Development Corporation awarded a City of Chicago Community Development Grant to support predevelopment work on new West Pullman grocery store
The nonprofit Far South Community Development Corporation (Far South CDC) is excited to announce it was awarded a Community Development Grant (CDG) from the City of Chicago’s $1.25 billion Housing and Economic Development Bond this morning. The grant will support predevelopment work on a proposed new grocery model in West Pullman, including architectural and civil drawings, consultants, and general store layout and operations plan. Once predevelopment work is completed, Far South CDC intends to submit a full CDG application for city funding in August 2026.
2025 Cook County Final Multiplier Announced
A final 2025 property tax equalization factor of 3.0300 for Cook County was announced today by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Cook County Officials Urge Protection Against West Nile Virus This Summer During National Mosquito Control Awareness Week
Suburban Cook County, IL – West Nile virus season is here and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is launching its annual “Fight the Bite” public awareness campaign to encourage residents to take precautions against West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease that can cause serious illness and, in rare cases, can be deadly. West Nile virus is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito that has fed on infected birds.