Preckwinkle lays out financial woes of forest preserves ahead of property tax hike vote
The county preserve’s 2023 budget proposal details maintenance needs, pension shortages and a lack of resources to preserve more land.
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New report outlines the challenges facing Latino and Hispanic workers
The Metropolitan Planning Council and the Latino Policy Forum offers a glimpse at some obstacles facing Latino workers and some solutions.
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After years playing backup to major indie acts, Nora O’Connor steps out solo
The Evanston musician has toured with the likes of the New Pornographers, the Decemberists and Neko Case. Now she’s releasing her first album of solo material in 20 years.
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Illinois voters will decide whether to enshrine the right to unionize in the state constitution
Proponents of the amendment say it preserves the right to organize. Critics warn it would lead to more expensive labor contracts.
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Pritzker and Bailey cast each other as a liar, hypocrite and danger to the state in live debate
In the fast-paced televised debate ahead of the November election, the governor and state senator traded barbs while ducking questions.
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Chicago-area hospital workers call for more staff and higher wages
SEIU Healthcare Illinois workers “marched on the boss” at eight hospitals, where they say overworked, underpaid staff are fleeing.
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Chicago’s military education chief quietly resigned after ‘systemic failures’ involving student sex abuse
The departure of Col. Daniel L. Baggio comes amid a national examination of sexual misconduct in school-based military programs.
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Democrats look to hold on to House seats in Chicago’s far western and southwestern suburbs
Some candidates are hoping divisive national issues — such as access to reproductive healthcare — will galvanize Illinois voters.
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Preckwinkle pitches no new taxes in the Cook County budget — but faces a big staffing crunch
The county board president’s $8.75 billion election-year budget is flush with COVID-19 relief money, but hiring health care staff is a challenge.
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to build tiny home communities in Chicago
Billed as a way to create more affordable housing, the city’s plan envisions two or three communities of tiny homes.
