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CHANGE Illinois' leader urges fair map boundaries, laments ‘status quo’

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 28, 2016

CHANGE Illinois’ executive director Ra Joy, with a track record of building consensus, recently stated that political players have failed to initiate districting reforms, citing multiple attempts by progressive organizations to balance the state’s boundaries.

Rauner tags Democrats for budget failure, cites workers’ comp reform

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 28, 2016

With days to go before Illinois enters the next fiscal year without a budget in place, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently took Democrats to task in Springfield, scolding the party for dragging its feet on compromise.

Chicago City Council to hear committee reports

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 27, 2016

The Chicago City Council will meet at 10 a.m. July 20 to hear reports from standing and special committees.

Committee considers consolidating City College childcare programs

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 25, 2016

The city of Chicago Committee on Education and Child Development will meet Monday to consider consolidating child development programs at the City Colleges to single location.

The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund reviews Census data

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 25, 2016

The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund met June 3 to review a presentation of Census data.

Cop reveals nightmare behind the Chicago “code of silence”

By John Breslin, AMI Newswire | Jun 25, 2016

A Chicago policewoman this week said she and another cop were subjected to barely veiled death threats, banishment from buildings, accusations by senior officers of being “rats,” and even arrests in response to their blowing the whistle on a corrupt crew within the city's police department.

State treasurer reports budget impasse has adverse impact on needy

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 24, 2016

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs divulged recently that the state suffered $31.2 million in missed revenue opportunities in the year’s first quarter following the state’s epic budget impasse, with his office forced into difficult choices.

Chess coach expelled from Chicago Teachers Union for missing April one-day strike

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 21, 2016

A Chicago math teacher and chess coach expelled from the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) for skipping an organized strike in April fears he may have to pay an even steeper price.

West Chicago Police commemorate fallen officer with 5k race

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 85 and West Chicago’s Park District joined recently in a tribute to Michael Browning, whose passing 24 years ago was memorialized by a scholarship and street bearing his name.

Kirk demands answers to roach infestation at Hines VA hospital

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

Through keen and covert observation, a suburban Chicago Veteran Affairs hospital has been identified as a refuge for roaches, inciting Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) to insist on answers to allegations of unsanitary conditions.

Northwestern freshman leads the way for sailing team

By Mark Powell | Jun 21, 2016

Northwestern University's Kate O’Donnell has made great strides her freshman season and is an integral part of the sailing team’s future moving forward.

Hamilton Local School Council considers special fees

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 20, 2016

The Hamilton Local School Council met May 23 to discuss the school supply, technology and field trip fee for the coming school year.

Census data shows Illinois' city populations are shrinking

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 19, 2016

U.S. Census Bureau figures from 2014 and 2015 show 23 of Illinois' 29 cities declined in population, with Chicago's population declining by 2,890.

Chicago council hears petitions from aldermen

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 19, 2016

The Chicago City Council met May 18 to hear the presentation of petitions, communication, resolutions, orders and ordinances introduced by aldermen.

Latin School of Chicago coach inducted into state Hall of Fame

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 19, 2016

Latin School of Chicago athletic director and soccer coach Tom Bower was inducted into the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame last week.

Chicago Police Board hears superintendent's report

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 19, 2016

The city of Chicago Police Board Thursday to review orders issued by the superintendent of police in May.

Chicago Plan Commission reviews neighborhood land sales

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 18, 2016

The city of Chicago Plan Commission met Thursday to consider the sale of multiple plats of city-owned land under the Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program.

Community Development Commission plans property sale

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 18, 2016

The city of Chicago Community Development Commission met Tuesday to request authority to advertise the Department of Planning and Development’s intention to enter into a negotiated sale with Ujamaa Holdings Group LLC for the disposition of the property at 2810-14 and 2820 E. 83rd St.