Suburban Cook County Property Taxes Outpace Inflation
A 2026 WTTW News report finds that suburban Cook County property tax rates are rising faster than inflation, leading to higher tax bills for homeowners.
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Gary Family Faces 12‑Night Power Outage
A seven‑person family in Gary, Indiana has endured a twelve‑night power outage from August 12 to 24, relying on an unreliable generator amid a broader Northwest Indiana blackout.
Chicago Ordered to Pay $4.2 Million for Wrongful Conviction Lawyers
A federal judge ordered Chicago to pay $4.2 million to attorneys for a wrongful‑conviction case involving two men exonerated from a 2003 murder, placing the cost on city taxpayers.
Mayor, CPS Chief Launch School Year Amid Funding Doubt
Mayor Brandon Johnson and CPS CEO Macquline King visited Chicago schools on the first day of classes, underscoring support as the district confronts uncertain funding from city and state sources.
Semi Overturns on I-290, Dumping Concrete Bricks and Injuring One
A semi‑trailer carrying concrete bricks overturned on westbound I-290 in Chicago's north suburbs on August 24, 2026, injuring one person. Illinois State Police responded, cleared the debris and provided medical assistance while managing traffic on the affected lanes.
Police Probe Disrupts Metra Service, Halts Amtrak Train in Cicero
A police investigation in Cicero on Monday afternoon halted an Amtrak train and disrupted Metra commuter‑rail service, affecting passengers on both systems.
DuPage County Animal Services Reduces Some Adoption Fees
DuPage County Animal Services announced on August 24, 2026 that it will waive part of its adoption fees for certain pets, aiming to make adoption more affordable. The agency runs the county’s shelters and adoption program and will provide further details as the policy is implemented.
Chicago Board of Education Election Rules Explained
Chicago’s 2026 Board of Education election follows new rules that shift board seats from appointment to voter selection, with procedures detailed by the board and reported by WTTW News.
Battaglia Brothers Launch Stunod’s Second Pizzeria on Taylor Street
Frank and Austin Battaglia opened Stunod’s Pizzeria’s second location on Taylor Street, a site tied to their childhood memories, marking the brand’s first expansion beyond its Garfield Ridge home.
Latina‑Owned Envíos Paloma Opens Store on Little Village 26th Street
Envíos Paloma, a Latina‑owned money‑transfer service, opened a new shop on Little Village’s 26th Street corridor on August 21, 2026, using Chicago’s storefront program that offers short‑term retail space to local businesses.
