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Pat Hynes on Winning Cook County Assessor Race, Easing Tax Burdens

Democrat Pat Hynes beat out Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis in Tuesday’s election to become the next Cook County assessor. The office is tasked with delivering accurate and transparent assessments to all residential and commercial properties. Hynes has called the system broken and mismanaged, and vowed to fix it. Hynes spent...

Cook County, IL · 1d
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Quad Cities Sports Network

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Suburban Politics Aren't Boring: Married Chicagoland Clerk Caught Kissing Mayor

Now that Midterms are over, let's review some of the spicier moments.

Cook County, IL · 2d

fox32chicago.com

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Reaction to Chicago School Board presidential race results

Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.

Chicago, IL · 2d
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wheninyourstate.com

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Report links ICE fears to changing shopping patterns among Chicago families

For some Chicago families, a simple trip to the grocery store has become something they would rather avoid during the day. Fear of encountering federal immigration agents is pushing some immigrant households to move everyday activities into the evening and late-night hours. Shopping, laundry, childcare and even work schedules are...

Chicago, IL · 1d
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Construction Begins on Major North Center Redevelopment at Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park

Construction is underway at 3959 N. Lincoln Avenue, bringing a major redevelopment to the busy Lincoln, Damen and Irving Park intersection in North Center. The project will renovate the existing five-story former bank building and add new construction, creating 64 affordable apartments, commercial space and supportive services. A historic building...

Chicago, IL · 1d

fox32chicago.com

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Illinois secession movement grows as 12 more counties back split

The movement to separate parts of Illinois from the state continues to grow, with voters in 12 more downstate counties approving non-binding secession referendums in the November election. That brings the total to 45 counties, plus several townships within Adams County, that have approved the measures since 2020. Woman behind...

Illinois · 2d

illinoislawyernow.com

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Ankin Law Welcomes Attorney Bria Wallace

Once again, Ankin Law has shown the desire to look around the country to find lawyers that can help injured people in Chicagoland. The firm is proud to welcome Attorney Bria Wallace to our roster as she joins our prolific workers’ compensation department this fall. “It’s a top firm....

Chicago Metropolitan Area, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

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Macoupin County voters oust one incumbent board member, support separation from Chicago

Three of four referendums approved, including one to create special ambulance service in Medora

Macoupin County, IL · 11h

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Here are the trees coming to the Hemingway District

For those of us lucky enough to have spent decades in an office overlooking Oak Park Avenue – and Wednesday Journal sat above George’s Restaurant for 44 years – it was a hard day when early this year the village cut down all the flowering pear trees that lined the block.

Oak Park, IL · 1d

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Road repair referendum fails in Brookfield

Brookfield’s referendum to increase the limiting tax rate for one year to establish a permanent funding source for ongoing and future street maintenance has failed with 59.94% of voters rejecting it. With all 12 village precincts reporting results as of 9 p.m. on Nov. 3, 4,060 voters cast ballots...

Brookfield, IL · 3d

Block Club Chicago

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3 Candidates File To Replace Matt O’Shea As 19th Ward Alderman

BEVERLY — The 19th Ward will have a new alderperson next year for the first time in more than a decade. Three people have filed to replace outgoing Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th) after O’Shea announced in September he would not seek a fifth term. He first ran for alderman in 2011 following then-alderwoman Ginger Rugai’s decision to retire after 20 years in office.

Chicago, IL · 15h

NBC Chicago

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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 3d

WBEZ

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Landmark status sought for Lake View house tied to city's early preservation movement

An architect’s 19th century Lake View graystone — home base for his successful efforts to preserve Louis Sullivan’s architecture and legacy — is being considered for preliminary landmark status. The Commission on Chicago Landmarks will decide Thursday whether to recommend designating the residence and studio of...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Orland Park DMV closes before move to Orland Hills

The Illinois Secretary of State driver’s facility serving the Orland Park area is scheduled to open in its new home at 9291 W. 159th St. in Orland Hills at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, according to the Village of Orland Park. The new Orland Hills DMV+ sits next to...

Orland Park, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Dozens of current, incoming IL lawmakers seek to oust Emanuel 'Chris' Welch as state House speaker

A group of Democratic Illinois lawmakers is calling for new leadership in the state House.

Illinois · 1d

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Retired Chicago police officer Luczak headed to victory for NW Side school board seat; Peralta also apparent winner

Residents in Edgebrook, Jefferson Park, Edison Park, Norwood Park and some other Northwest Side neighborhoods will likely have a new school board representative, as retired Chicago police officer Margie Luczak is leading incumbent Ed Bannon by a wide margin. With 71 of the 79 precincts reporting in District 1A, Luczak...

Chicago, IL · 3d

CBS Chicago

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Cook County pilot program helping aspiring homeowners realize their dream

A Cook County housing program is bringing new homes and potential financial assistance to working families in underserved communities.

Cook County, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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Chicago rat birth control pilot program now in Albany Park

A Chicago pilot program that feeds rat birth control to curb the city's rodent problem is now expanding into Albany Park.

Chicago, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Chatham Plants Trees to Fight Flooding as Chicago's Wettest Summer Since 2018 Hits South Side

A tree-planting initiative has taken root in Chatham, one of the Chicago neighborhoods hit hardest by flooding, with sixteen sites chosen through community input and dozens more trees headed into the ground this fall. The effort lands at a pointed moment: Chicago just recorded its wettest meteorological summer since 2018, with 15.38 inches of rain soaking the city between June and August.

Chicago, IL · 15h

Block Club Chicago

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This Southeast Side Park Needs A Name, And Neighbors Can Weigh In

SOUTH CHICAGO — Chicagoans can help name a Southeast Side park with a long industrial history that is now a birding hotspot. The Steelworkers Park Advisory Council is collecting name suggestions for Park 566, 7901 S. Farragut Drive, which is also known as USX Park for its connection to the former U.S. Steel South Works site.

Chicago, IL · 1d