A federal judge has sentenced a man to 19 years in prison for violently robbing two banks in downtown Chicago. Jawad H. Hakeem, 51, of Waukegan, Ill., committed two armed… Read more »

By: Ashmar Mandou U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has granted a $16.7 million contract for more than 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new tool that the agency… Read more »

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady Led by CAC-certified volunteer docents, the 90-minute experience brings the city’s skyline to life through the fascinating stories behind its iconic buildings… Read more »

What began as a creative way for Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to connect with the public has become an annual tradition and one of the most sought-after calendars in… Read more »

Compiled by Ashmar Mandou Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade Saturday, September 5, 12:00 p.m. The 25th annual Pilsen Mexican Independence Day Parade steps off this Saturday at noon. The parade… Read more »

The Chicago Park District announces the launch of the Grant Park Participatory Budgeting (PB) voting period and invites community members to help shape the future of Grant Park by voting… Read more »

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for September. State parks, historic sites, and museums have events throughout the month and the… Read more »

Cook County residents who have legal questions about the county’s complex property tax redemption process will soon have access to free legal guidance through a new Property Tax Redemption Help… Read more »

Community Savings Bank is partnering with the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce to host their 3rd Annual Vintage Car Show and Fall Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026. “We are excited… Read more »

Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, but the fun continues all weekend long at Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Here’s your guide to making the most of the final days of summer… Read more »