Story by Zach Wilmes Oct. 8, 2008 – The U.S. Justice Department announced in August…
Tag: Politics is Local
Latino Groups Say Police Guilty of Racial Profiling, Violations of Sanctuary Ordinance
Story by Matt Hendrickson Oct. 7, 2008 – Latino and immigrant advocacy groups are reporting that…
Don’t Lose Your Vote. Know What Vote Caging is, and How it Could Hurt You
Veteran journalist Greg Palast, who was the first journalist to report on the details of…
As Early Voting Opens in Illinois Will You Be Registered and Ready?
We've covered voting and registration, but while the election is a month away, you can…
Chicago Considers Banning Metal Baseball Bats
Story by Michael Acker Sept. 25, 2008 – It could be a whole new ball…
Should Illinois Have a “Con Con?”
Story by Keri B. Lynch Sept. 24, 2008 – On Nov. 4, Illinois voters will…
Cook County Sheriff’s Department to Beef Up Security in Ford Heights
Sept. 23, 2008 – Starting Oct. 1, four south Chicagoland towns will see police officers…
Cook County Board Calls for Moratorium on Foreclosures
Sept. 22, 2008 – The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved Wednesday a resolution calling…