Chicago’s southwest side is still recovering from back-to-back storms that struck June 10 and 11, leaving nearly 8,000 residents without power at peak and triggering an EF2 tornado that leveled a garage, blew off a school roof, and left a family trapped inside their home.
Author Archives: Robin Sluzas
Posted inVedette New News
You can get an Obama Presidential Center Ventra card (and other stuff to know)
Ventra Cards are the ticket to riding Chicago’s transit system — and now you can grab a limited-edition Obama Presidential Center card to commemorate the center’s opening, which took place Friday, June 19. The special-edition card is available exclusively online at ventrachicago.com, priced at $5 above the standard card fee. You’ll need to purchase it […]
Posted inChicago - Archer Heights
Cardenas launches mayoral bid with call for financial discipline, neighborhood investment
Cook County Commissioner George Cardenas launched his mayoral campaign on a platform of fiscal overhaul and youth intervention, citing an audit showing city spending growing at twice the inflation rate while neighborhoods receive fewer services.
Posted inSWNH New News
Illinois to let municipalities lower speed limits without costly studies
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker will soon decide whether to sign legislation that allows cities and towns to reduce speed limits in high-risk areas based on safety data alone, eliminating the need for expensive traffic engineering studies.
Posted inNew News
Illinois to double fines for passing stopped school buses
Southwest side officials praise the recently passed school-bus bill.
Posted inSWNH New News
Last chance: Chicago’s 15th ward summer intern applications due Friday
Interested college applicants and 15th Ward students can contact Communications Director Mark Alvarez at 773-823-1539 to submit a resume for consideration.
Posted inSWNH Business
City Council votes 49-1 to freeze tipped wage for 2 years
Starting in year three, the tipped wage will rise with the Consumer Price Index. If minimum wage climbs 2.5 percent on July 1, 2026, as expected, the tipped wage will rise to $12.93.
Posted inChicago - Clearing
Alderman calls for answers on broken domestic violence system
“There are more than 72,000 outstanding warrants” in Cook County, said Ald. Silvana Tabares said. “These are people on our streets and they should not be walking freely in our neighborhood.”
Posted inChicago - Garfield Ridge
Alderman Tabares opens new ward office in Garfield Ridge
The alderman’s new office, which offers Saturday hours, handles permits, events and resource information and other services.
Posted inSWNH Top News
Tails of Redemption: how shelter dogs became therapy dogs
Cook County helps shelter dogs find their purpose — and change lives along the way.