Published on April 17, 2014
Located at 1835 W. Harrison St., the old Cook County hospital was built in 1914 and was replaced by John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County in 2002. The remaining former hospital structure was the administrative wing and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Because of its role over the decades of providing health care to Chicago's immigrant population, Cook County Hospital earned the moniker as "Chicago's Statue of Liberty," according to information from the President's office.

Located at 1835 W. Harrison St., the old Cook County hospital was built in 1914 and was replaced by John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of …

Published on April 17, 2014
The Village of Riverside's, $818,160 train station project is slated for completion of rehabilitation work on the historic structure thanks to federal funding that Illinois Gov. Quinn announced last week.

The Village of Riverside's, $818,160 train station project is slated for completion of rehabilitation work on the historic structure thanks to federal funding that Illinois …

Published on April 17, 2014
South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting its Adult Brown Bag Seminar that will equip job seekers with techniques and information proven helpful in landing successful job interviews. The seminars will also prepare local residents for SSC’s/Thornton Township’s upcoming annual job fair.

South Suburban College (SSC) is hosting its Adult Brown Bag Seminar that will equip job seekers with techniques and information proven helpful in landing successful …

Published on April 17, 2014
A 17-year-old juvenile whose name is being withheld, appeared in Central Bond Court, at the 26th and California location on Monday and was charged with first degree murder following a verbal altercation that occurred on the 3000 block of W. 53rd Place, early Sunday morning. Martinez was one of several fatal shootings reported between Friday afternoon and Sunday night, where at least 37 people were shot and four of them were killed.

A 17-year-old juvenile whose name is being withheld, appeared in Central Bond Court, at the 26th and California location on Monday and was charged with …

Published on April 17, 2014
Chicago Police Superintendent, Garry McCarthy on Monday said gang rivalries are involved in some of the most recent shootings that occurred over this past weekend but that "lax state and federal gun laws" thwart the department's efforts, according to a CBS news report on Monday.

Chicago Police Superintendent, Garry McCarthy on Monday said gang rivalries are involved in some of the most recent shootings that occurred over this past weekend …

Published on April 17, 2014
"At a time when families across the country are finding themselves forced to do more with less, we are reminded that Equal Pay isn’t just women’s issue, it’s a family issue, it’s an economic issue. For women of color, the gaps are even larger. Women of color carry a double burden of both Photos: Office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckiwinkle

"At a time when families across the country are finding themselves forced to do more with less, we are reminded that Equal Pay isn’t just …

Published on April 17, 2014
“If someone does the same work, they should earn the same pay. We won’t be satisfied until all workers are equally compensated for the same work, regardless of their gender. When women succeed, our economy grows.” - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. Quinn pictured at an Equal Pay Day Rally in Illionis.

“If someone does the same work, they should earn the same pay. We won’t be satisfied until all workers are equally compensated for the same …

Published on April 17, 2014