By: Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer When I became Cook County Treasurer in 1998, I walked into an office stuck in the past. Boxes containing $30,000,000 of uncashed checks lined the floor, ...

The Cook County Board of Review is currently accepting property assessment appeals from taxpayers for the 2025 Tax Year. Appealing to the Board of Review is a free service that can potentially lead to ...

On June 27th was the culminating event of the Exelon Foundation’s annual STEM Academy for girls and its Boys to STEM Academy ...

July 6, 2025 3:14 am You are here: Home Local News Calling All Fans: White Sox Open 2025 National Anthem Contest Submissions ...

First Lady Cruises is offering a festive 4th of July Fireworks Cruise—complete with panoramic skyline views and complimentary ...

Due to two new laws led in the state legislature by State Senator Javier Cervantes, high school students may soon have access ...

The summer is officially in full swing during Independence Week at Navy Pier, as the iconic Chicago landmark proudly presents ...

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) launched the “Unfriend Tobacco: Your Lungs, Your Rules” tobacco use prevention and cessation campaign to raise awareness among youth and young adults ...

Hospital of Chicago announced the statewide rollout of Resilience-Supportive Schools Illinois (RSSI) — a free, data-informed ...

ComEd and HIRE360 celebrated 20 local job seekers who graduated from the TAKE Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship Program, a ...

Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) is inviting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from organizations to enhance trauma-informed victim services across the city. The initiative will expand support ...

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) are proud to announce the return of Taste of Chicago, the city’s signature food and music festival, with a dynamic lineup of events across ...