Chicago voters can now cast ballots at the Downtown Voting Supersite, Chicago Board of Elections office and at locations in all 50 wards ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Posted in2026 Elections
Cook County adds 56 suburban early voting sites
Suburban Cook County voters can now cast ballots at six courthouse locations and 56 suburban sites for the Nov. 3 general election for governor, according to Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon.
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Gorman seeks ‘no-contact’ order against former ally
Former Cook County commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman, who is seeking a return to the 17th District seat as a Republican, has filed a petition in the Domestic Violence Division of Cook County Circuit Court asking for a two-year stalking no-contact order against Glenn Kraemer, a Republican activist and former political supporter.
Posted inDVN Mayhem
Driver killed in rear-end crash on South Harlem Avenue
Michael Prado was killed when the black Mazda he was driving struck the rear of a Durango stopped at a red light on South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview police said.
Posted inRegional Mayhem
Palos Heights police charge driver after 100 mph chase
A 29-year-old man faces a felony charge of aggravated fleeing to elude police after Palos Heights officers said he sped away from them twice in one night in August, once at more than 100 mph on Route 83.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Bridgeview DMV to close Oct. 9 for renovations
The Bridgeview DMV at 7358 W. 87th St. is scheduled to close Friday, Oct. 9, for renovations, according to the Secretary of State’s office.
Posted inClear Ridge Reporter New News
Peaceful Palestine Fest draws thousands as protesters scuffle in parking lot
Thousands of people packed SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview to enjoy Palestine Fest as protesters scuffled in the parking lot Sunday afternoon.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Business
Comings & Goings: Aldermen approve warehouse plan for Ford City site
Chicago’s City Council has given final approval to a redevelopment plan for the former Ford City Mall property despite community opposition.
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Shooting victim identified as Bridgeview man
A Bridgeview man was found shot to death early Monday after police answered a call of a man down on South Oketo Avenue.
Posted inDVN Business
Comings & Goings: After 66 years, American Sale is clearing out
Tinley Park-based American Sale Corp. Is holding a massive liquidation sale ahead of its transfer to new ownership next year.