Chicago Expands Victim Support and Braces for Summer Heat with Health Initiatives and PlayStreets Program
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expands the ESVF for victims of gun violence and the city prepares for extreme heat by advising residents to use cooling centers. The latest Healthy Chicago Podcast discusses the PlayStreets initiative.
Chicago Contractor Sues for $3 Million, Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge Overcharges on Skyway Tolls
Wilmette contractor Rocky Rowe is the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Chicago Skyway users were overcharged $3 million in tolls. The legal action targets Skyway Concession LLC and partners, following privatization concerns.
Supreme Court Stands Firm with Victims, Bans Firearms for Individuals with Domestic Violence Orders, Endorsed by AG Raoul and Allies
The Supreme Court upheld a law barring individuals with domestic violence restraining orders from owning guns, aligning with AG Raoul's emphasis on the link between domestic abuse and gun violence.
Chicago Expands Victim Support Fund to More Neighborhoods with $6.4M Boost for Gun Violence Relief
Chicago expands its ESVF program, previously servicing five neighborhoods, to ten more, utilizing $6.4 million in federal funds. The initiative offers financial aid to gun violence victims for costs like relocation and funerals.












