With health care subsidies expiring in the new year, Cook County Health officials and political leaders on Wednesday warned the impact will not only hurt millions of Americans but also affect the county’s bottom line and hospitals around the state. Congress remains at a stalemate over the future of subsidies for certain households that buy insurance through the Affordable Care … [Read more...] about As federal health tax credits end, Chicago-area leaders warn about costs to Cook County and Illinois hospitals
President Donald Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death
No sooner had John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter died of leukemia at age 35, than President Donald Trump got busy dusting off previous social media posts to cast shade at her bereaved family. Though he didn’t mention the late Tatiana Schlossberg by name or reference her death, Trump harvested screenshots of his supporters’ posts belittling the famous family after his newly … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump vilifies Kennedy family hours after Tatiana Schlossberg’s death
U-46 finally seeing millions in overdue Cook County property tax money
School District U-46 is among the taxing bodies finally receiving the Cook County property tax revenue it should have been paid in the fall. U-46 Executive Director of Finance Robyn Cornelissen said the district received a $19.6 million payment Monday and another for $19.6 million Tuesday but is still waiting on nearly $40 million more paid by property owners who live in the … [Read more...] about U-46 finally seeing millions in overdue Cook County property tax money
Late night revelers will face an icy start to the new year, forecasters warn
Weather officials are warning Chicago area travelers to take extra precautions this New Year’s Eve as 2025 is expected to go out in an icy fashion. After a round of snow through Thursday afternoon, temperatures are due to plummet by early evening, reaching freezing by 6 p.m., according to Todd Kluber, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Chicago. Temperatures … [Read more...] about Late night revelers will face an icy start to the new year, forecasters warn
Team Canada completes its Olympic roster — with Macklin Celebrini but no Connor Bedard
CALGARY, Alberta — Macklin Celebrini, the 19-year-old San Jose Sharks star, is going to the Winter Olympics. Celebrini was among 19 players named to Canada’s 25-player men’s hockey roster Wednesday ahead of the NHL’s return to the Olympics in February in Milan, Italy. Celebrini, who is third in the league in scoring behind fellow Canadians Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers … [Read more...] about Team Canada completes its Olympic roster — with Macklin Celebrini but no Connor Bedard