The Chicago Polar Bear Club (CPBC) is hosting their 25th Annual Polar Plunge, continuing a long tradition of fundraising to ...

Celebrate the festive holiday season with friends and family at Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd, opening November 21. This beloved staple of Chicago’s holiday ...

Understanding Cook County Property Taxes: A Guide for Homeowners Navigating the complexities of the property tax system in Cook County can be daunting for homeowners. My hope is this column makes it ...

A dramatic decline in the value of commercial property in Chicago’s Loop, the city’s longtime economic engine, fueled a record property tax increase on homes across the city, according to an analysis ...

The Chicago Park District joined the Homeowners Association of Palmer Square and The Morton Arboretum in celebrating the official accreditation of Palmer Square Park as a Level I arboretum by the ...

As winter weather approaches, Illinois residents are reminded to prepare for the possibility of snow, ice, and dangerously cold temperatures. This week marks National Winter Weather Preparedness Week, ...

Twice each year, my office mails out about 1.8 million tax bills to Cook County property owners. Most people glance only at the amount due—but your bill is much more than a dollar figure. It’s a ...

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is continuing to seek recovery of over $3.8 million in back wages and benefits for over 350 displaced workers after their employers abruptly closed. On October ...

As the country marks National Veterans and Military Families Month, Clerk Monica Gordon announced that her office is teaming up with the Chicago Wolves to offer Cook County veterans and active-duty ...

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Wednesday recognized continued growth and success in its nationally-recognized Advanced Placement (AP) program, highlighting rising enrollment, stronger outcomes for Black ...

La Ciudad de Chicago y el Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales invitan a los residentes a la 112.ª ceremonia anual de encendido del árbol de Navidad en el corazón del Millennium ...

On Saturday, St. Francis de Sales High School, hosted a holiday toy and meal giveaway for local families. Throughout the day, ...