Illinois will have a seat at the table when an important U.S. House-Senate panel meets to hash out the next national transportation funding bill. U.S. … Read more ›
Government
Cook County Commissioner Beavers pleads not guilty
Cook County Commissioner William Beavers has pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges that accuse him of diverting campaign money to personal use without paying … Read more ›
Chicago’s water rate hike causes ripples through suburbs
When Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced plans to nearly double the rate Chicago charges its neighbors for Lake Michigan water, many suburbs began looking for cheaper … Read more ›
Quinn says sales tax windfall could pay for schools
Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn suggested Tuesday that better-than-expected sales-tax collections could be used to plug a hole in state school funding this year. The budget … Read more ›
Blagojevich to serve sentence in Colorado prison
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich will serve his 14-year sentence at a federal prison in Colorado as he had sought, sources said Tuesday. Blagojevich, who is … Read more ›
Ban on cell use while driving could go statewide
Drivers throughout Illinois would not be able to use hand-held cell phones when behind the wheel under a measure making its way through the Illinois … Read more ›
From the community
Appeal Your Property Taxes
Taxpayers in Schaumburg Township can learn more about appealing their property tax assessments at a seminar hosted by Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan … Read more ›
Cook advisory council to look at morgue problems
Cook County leaders will revive a long-dormant advisory council for the medical examiner’s office, and a proposal to make it easier to fire the besieged … Read more ›
Riders cope as Metra rolls out higher fares
Commuters seemed to be grudgingly adjusting Wednesday to Metra’s biggest-ever fare increase, although some were caught unaware of a new policy that eliminated a half-day … Read more ›
Surgeon: Kirk’s condition upgraded to fair
Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded from serious to fair condition, according to a brief statement today by his neurosurgeon. “Senator Kirk’s recovery is continuing,” … Read more ›
