From the category archives:

News

Thumbnail image for Task force for an elected school board sought

Task force for an elected school board sought

03.05.2014 News

State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago) wants a panel to evaluate whether the mayor should continue appointing the Chicago Board of Education.

1 comment Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Voters can go to the polls early

Voters can go to the polls early

03.04.2014 News

Fifty-one sites throughout the city will be open through March 15.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Minimum wage hike could impact many in Austin

Minimum wage hike could impact many in Austin

03.03.2014 News

The Illinois Senate will hold a hearing March 5 to consider legislation that would increase the hourly pay from $8.25 to $10 by July 1, 2016.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Cook County Board hopefuls square off

Cook County Board hopefuls square off

03.01.2014 News

Four of the five candidates running for the 1st District seat answered questions earlier this week at a forum in Oak Park.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Austin residents without water for more than a week

Austin residents without water for more than a week

02.28.2014 News

A West Side family was also without heat, despite their efforts to get help from the city.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Group working to unite Austin and Oak Park residents

Group working to unite Austin and Oak Park residents

02.26.2014 News

At a recent meeting, one woman urged people to support businesses on the West Side, while others encouraged volunteers to pitch in.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Family of man killed in Austin plans to resubmit evidence

Family of man killed in Austin plans to resubmit evidence

02.25.2014 News

Lawyers for Freddie Wilson’s five children want more answers from the Independent Police Review Authority. The Chicago City Council recently approved a $4.5 million settlement.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Austin boy arrested after throwing snowball at police officer

Austin boy arrested after throwing snowball at police officer

02.23.2014 News

Some West Siders are upset the 13-year-old was charged with a felony outside Leland Elementary School.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Mayor, board president jump into West Side commissioner race

Mayor, board president jump into West Side commissioner race

02.18.2014 News

Rahm Emanuel and Toni Preckwinkle endorsed attorney Blake Sercye, making it clear they don’t think voters should elect convicted felon Ike Carothers.

0 comments Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Cook County Board race heats up

Cook County Board race heats up

02.18.2014 News

Attorney Richard Boykin claimed property tax homeowner exemptions he wasn’t entitled to. He’s one of five candidates vying to replace retiring Commissioner Earlean Collins.

0 comments Read the full article →

← Previous Entries