South Cook News

DeLuca on term limit bill: This is 'significant reform' for Illinois

By Savannah Howe | May 21, 2021

A bill to restrict the number of consecutive years a legislator can serve in a General Assembly leadership role recently cleared the House with unanimous support.

Calumet Country Club nearby communities should 'get to decide' on development

By Savannah Howe | Apr 23, 2021

The development of the Calumet Country Club into an 800,000-square-foot industrial hub can again shoulder onto completion despite resistance from the Homewood community.

Hastings: 'By expanding and promoting these programs, we can give those struggling the chance to emerge from this pandemic stronger'

By Savannah Howe | Apr 7, 2021

On April 1, the Illinois Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee passed a bill that makes utility bill assistance programs more accessible to families in need, according to a press release from Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort).

Chicago law enforcement frustrated as struggle continues against spike of carjackings in 2020

By Savannah Howe | Dec 8, 2020

Chicago law enforcement officials are struggling with the spike in carjacking events in 2020 as the number of car thefts more than doubled reported incidents of 2019 as of late November.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois voters shoot down Fair Tax proposal

By Savannah Howe | 5 years ago

Illinois voters rejected a progressive income tax amendment that was criticized for having potentially devastating impacts on the state's taxpayers by removing the flat tax rate, skyrocket small business taxes by 47% and allow the possibility of taxing retirees.

Joliet Junior College facilities workers sent home amid COVID-19 concerns

By Savannah Howe | May 12, 2020

JOLIET — Six Joliet Junior College employees have been sent home as a precautionary measure after one of the employee's girlfriends was tested for the novel coronavirus and the flu.