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27 Illinois residents infected with dengue fever, CDC says
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 27 residents of Illinois have been infected with dengue fever as record-breaking levels of cases are spreading across the United States. The CDC said 17 of the reported Illinois cases are in Cook County. More than 9.7 million cases of the disease have […]
'Urban family exodus' continues with number of young kids in NYC down 18%
Families are still leaving large US cities, with the number of young children in New York City down by almost a fifth since the beginning of the pandemic, according to an analysis of the latest census data.
Young families are still fleeing major cities in huge numbers, a 'big surprise' for metros trying to escape the urban doom loop
Cities are continuing to lose families with young kids at alarming rates post-pandemic. Many of them are moving to the far reaches of the suburbs.
Dengue Infecting More Illinoisans, CDC Issues Warning
The CDC has issued a warning as an illness spreads through Illinois. As of June 25th, there's a dengue warning in effect for the U.S., per the CDC, just in time for summer travel for a lot of folks. According to NBC Chicago, 27 Illinoisans are currently positive for dengue....
Steady rain pounds Chicago during morning commute as remnants of Beryl move through
Steady bands of rain were pounding much of the Chicago area Wednesday morning as the remnants of what was once Hurricane Beryl continues to move Northeast. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, widespread rain was expected to continue through the morning commute, with some heavier downpours at times. "It's...
Urban Family Exodus Persists: Major U.S. Cities See Sharp Decline in Young Children
The latest census data reveals a sharp decline in the population of young children in major United States urban areas, a trend that has been exacerbated since the onset of the pandemic in early 2020. The Economic Innovation Group (EIG) reported that New York City has witnessed an 18% drop...
Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois Unite to Form Government Alliance for Safe Communities, Launching Grants and Resource Website
The City of Chicago, Cook County, and the State of Illinois have teamed up to create the Government Alliance for Safe Communities (GASC). This coalition aims to enhance community safety strategies in the greater Chicago area, with a recently launched website serving as a hub for information and grants, according to a recent announcement.
Proviso Homeowners Shocked By Rising Tax Bills
A property tax bill due Aug. 1 on a Maywood home. Taxes rose significantly for many homeowners. This year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas debuted new bills so taxpayers can easily see where their money goes. | Screenshot. Tuesday, July 9, 2024 || By Michael Romain || michael@wearejohnwilk.com. “Many homeowners...
Wanted for Felony Charges, Resisted Arrest at Algonquin Rd and Cedar Glen Dr, Arlington Heights
Police officers from Arlington Heights arrested a male suspect that escaped and violated electronic monitoring by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office while he was conditionally released from the Cook County Jail, awaiting trial. Evan B. [...] SEE CARDINAL NEWS >
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