Democratic Party politics loom large over fight for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk
Incumbent Iris Martinez took on her own party and won four years ago. Now, she faces another tough fight from her own party for reelection.
Incumbent Iris Martinez took on her own party and won four years ago. Now, she faces another tough fight from her own party for reelection.
Some community providers who rely on Lurie’s network say they can’t bill patients or access online records and are sending patients elsewhere.
More than a week into the shutdown, hospital officials confirmed publicly why the system is offline but said patient care remains their priority.
Dozens of employees are taking a 20% pay cut at a key health care provider for migrants and asylum seekers on Chicago’s West Side.
There’s no required income to be part of the program, which aims to connect families with everything from housing to lactation services.
Support groups are trying to address the obstacles to care, including language barriers and a persistent shortage of mental health workers.
The county’s emergency management chief said the region faced “an exceptional year” for disasters – from thousands of migrants arriving to record storms.
Homeowners in the north and northwest suburbs will get hit particularly hard. Schools, which rely heavily on property taxes, are largely the reason.
Black women continue to be disproportionately affected and more pregnant people who die are losing their lives months after giving birth.
Flush with money from a tax increase, the Forest Preserves’ budget includes plans to restore 400 acres of woodlands and floodplains and add more conservation programs.