Activists Demand Cicero Pass Welcoming Ordinance To Protect Immigrants
"We are seeing increased attacks against the immigrant community under the Trump administration," said Irene Romulo, with Organized Communities Against Deportations.
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"We are seeing increased attacks against the immigrant community under the Trump administration," said Irene Romulo, with Organized Communities Against Deportations.
When commissioners voted to repeal the much-maligned sweetened beverage tax, they knew they would have to make up for $200 million in lost revenue.
The governor said he would try to roll back the income tax approved over his veto earlier this year.
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he hopes Republican members of the Illinois congressional delegation "stand up and say no" to GOP tax plans he believes would harm most Illinois taxpayers.
The former Chicago alderman announced Monday he's challenging Toni Preckwinkle in the Democratic primary for Cook County Board President.
The City Council's Finance Committee approved Chicago's property tax levy Monday, as it began a hearing for the proposed 2018 budget.
The project in Chicago would provide 200 veterans with long-term skilled nursing care.
A few county commissioners seem incredulous that, in a budget of $2.5 billion, the county hospital system cannot find $25 million in cuts.
A big part of Gov. Bruce Rauner's so-called "Turnaround Agenda" is a property tax freeze, but Republicans said the latest version approved by House Democrats is no more than political pandering.
"Financially, this proposed plan doesn't make sense. We don't have $95 million," the Grammy-winning musician told aldermen.
The City Council approved a plan to extend rules prohibiting sexual harassment to aldermen and other elected city officials.
The legislation also would require more video surveillance and staff training in gun stores. Video footage would have to be saved for at least 90 days.
The former president, who has a Chicago residence, will arrive at one of the courthouses in Cook County.
State lawmakers worked quickly Tuesday to address a growing sexual harassment scandal among members and staff.
Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey said current drug policies waste millions of taxpayer dollars on low-level possession cases,
