White students, constituting 4.8% or 32 of Durkin Park Elementary School's total student population of 670, accounted for two out of the five total suspensions (40%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 16 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland) is expressing concern over the decline in support for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson amid a surge in crime across the city. This comes as Chicago's crime rate continues to rise alarmingly.
Philanthropist and repeat political candidate Willie Wilson plans to fill gas tanks, grocery carts and Cook County jail inmate commissary accounts on Saturday, Dec. 2. His aim is to provide a bit of relief for the citizens during the challenging economic times.
The work to establish a winterized tent encampment for asylum-seeking migrants, without the approval of 12th Ward alderwoman Julia Ramirez, is scheduled to commence this week in Brighton Park.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is appealing to a federal judge to expand its “scope of intervention” in a civil trial against former Assistant State’s Attorney Nick Trutenko,
State Representative Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) has recognized Rocco Vino’s in Harwood Heights for its outstanding contribution to the local community. The small business spotlight for November was awarded to Rocco Vino’s, and owner Nuccio Dargento received a certificate of recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives.Representative Stephens commended Rocco Vino’s for its ability to provide a taste of Italy and comfort to its customers throughout the year. He stated, “From cold snowy nights to al fresco dining in the summer, Rocco Vino’s has phenomenal dishes...