South Cook News

Oak Park property owner says huge tax hike is making up for political mistakes

By S. Laney Griffo | May 24, 2017

When Illinois public officials raise taxes to address budget shortfalls, property owners like Steve Kelly are hard hit.

Inspired twin brothers leading Madigan’s expansion into suburban Chicago Ridge

By S. Laney Griffo | Apr 3, 2017

Both born on the same day in September 1964, the Moody —Ed and Fred—are living one version of the American Dream.

Mysterious "Southwest Suburban Homeowners Advocates Association" campaigns for Bremen's Crotty

By S. Laney Griffo | Mar 31, 2017

A new group of "advocates" has announced its support for Bremen Township Supervisor Maggie Crotty's re-election. Or has it?

Cuts to youth services inspires run for Bremen Township Trustee

By S. Laney Griffo | Mar 28, 2017

James Talbot decided to run for Bremen Township Trustee when he discovered a local non-profit that provides mental health services for youth and their families was losing funding and in danger of closing.