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Cook County property tax bills now online

by News DeskAugust 19, 2026August 19, 2026

Cook County property owners can view and pay their 2025 second installment tax bills starting today on cookcountytreasurer.com — about two weeks before the bills arrive in the mail.

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Illinois steps in where feds won’t: Pritzker signs relief bill for storm-damaged homes

by Robin SluzasAugust 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation Friday authorizing direct state payments to Southwest Side residents and others whose homes were damaged by recent storms and tornadoes

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Back to School events herald return to classes for CPS students: Peggy Zabicki

by Peggy ZabickiAugust 13, 2026August 14, 2026

Chicago Public Schools will be back in session on August 24. We are now shopping for school supplies, which can be expensive.

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It was a perfect day for Chicago Lawn Library block party: Kathy Headley

by Kathy HeadleyAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Thanks to Kaye Friberg, Branch Manager at the Chicago Lawn Library, and her whole staff for a fun block party.

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Student murals now greet travelers at Midway Airport

by Alexis BocanegraAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

A mural celebrating Chicago’s spirit now greets residents and travelers at Midway International Airport, and 19 high school students helped create it.

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2 dead in shooting at Mark Twain Elementary School

by Bob BongAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Two school custodians were fatally shot Monday afternoon at Mark Twain Elementary School in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood in an apparent murder-suicide, police said.

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Robbers target Southwest Side businesses

by News DeskAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Chicago police are warning Southwest Side businesses to be vigilant as they investigate two robberies and a late-night break-in in the past week.

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Aldermen give interns a look inside local government

by Alexis BocanegraAugust 6, 2026August 6, 2026

Two aldermen invested in their neighborhoods this summer by bringing young residents into their ward offices, giving them a rare look at how local government actually works.