Chicago's Jewish Neighborhoods Face Surge in Antisemitic Hate Crimes; Police Investigate Incidents in Edgewater and Jefferson Park
Antisemitic hate crimes have risen in Chicago, with incidents involving offensive flyers reported in Edgewater and Jefferson Park, sparking community concern and a police investigation.
Chicago Aims to Launch 'Smart Streets' Ticketing Initiative by Summer Amid Delay Concerns
The Smart Streets initiative in Chicago, which aims to use cameras for ticketing vehicles in bike and bus lanes, faces delays but may start by summer 2023. It has not issued fines or installed any cameras yet.
Brown County Achieves Property Tax Equity with Perfect Equalization Factor, Illinois Department of Revenue Reports
Brown County maintains property tax fairness with a 1.000 equalization factor, ensuring uniform assessments across different counties, as established by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Will County Judge Declares 52-Year-Old a Sexually Violent Predator, Attorney General Ensures Indefinite Custody
A judge in Will County declared Timothy Piper, a sex offender with a history of offenses against minors, a sexually violent predator, resulting in his indefinite custody for treatment.
Cook County Evictions Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels, Sheriff's Office Innovates to Aid Tenants and Landlords
Cook County evictions in 2023 return to pre-pandemic levels, according to a sheriff's report. Sheriff Dart's SAFE unit provides assistance, and new tech improves the process for landlords.
Chicago Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspect in CTA Red Line Vandalism Incident
An act of vandalism struck the CTA Red Line station in Belmont earlier this December. The Chicago Police Department's Mass Transit detectives are seeking assistance in identifying an individual connected to the incident of criminal damage,












