U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th) announced that Midway Airport will receive $35M in federal funding to improve safety at the airport.
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New survey for Aug. 16-19 flood damage
Initial damage assessments from most recent storms and flooding must be submitted by Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Pollo Campero brings taste of Guatemala to Marquette Park
Pollo Campero’s fourth Illinois location is now open in a former White Castle in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood.
FEMA begins assessing flood damage on Southwest Side
Preliminary damage assessment teams will be visiting homes on Chicago’s Southwest Side until Sunday, Aug. 17.
FEMA expected to visit SW Side neighborhoods hit by flooding
FEMA is coming in to do a further analysis of what transpired on the weekend of July 25-28, Alderman Marty Quinn (13th) said.
Madigan must report to prison during appeal
Mike Madigan is due to report to federal prison in mid-October after his February convictions on 10 corruption charges.
Garfield Ridge National Night Out continues tradition
National Night Out celebrations were popular in the Garfield Ridge and West Lawn communities on Tuesday night.
Chicago, Cook County issue flood disaster proclamations
Chicago and Cook County are both issuing disaster proclamations to assist residents in recovering from flooding that took place July 25-28.
Cook County launches flood damage survey for residents affected by July storms
Cook County officials are asking residents affected by flash flooding between July 25 and July 28 to complete an online survey documenting property damage.
Teen charged in 8th District murder
Chicago police charged a 17-year-old juvenile with first-degree murder last week for allegedly shooting an 18-year-old.
