Alex Ortiz

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Alex Ortiz

The BriefThe Chicago City Council voted to confirm Anthony Quezada as the newest alderman on Monday, representing the 35th Ward. Quezada had served as a commissioner on the Cook County Board since 2022 before his appointment to the City Council. He replaces Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, who resigned the seat after 10 years to take over as CEO of the Chicago Park District.

2 months ago | fox32chicago.com | Brian Jackson |Brian The Hammer Jackson |Alex Ortiz

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would be a game-changer for high school athletes. Currently, the Illinois High School Association, the governing body of high school sports in the state, does not allow students to play for both their school and a club or traveling team in the same sport during the high school season. H.B. 3037, also known as the "Right to Play Act," would change that. Freedom for student-athletes What we know: State Rep.

Jan 25, 2025 | fox32chicago.com | Alex Ortiz

By Alex OrtizPublished  January 25, 2025 8:16am CST Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary Despite controversy, Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary on Friday. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, both Democrats, voted against Hegseth’s confirmation.

Jan 25, 2025 | yahoo.com | Alex Ortiz

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Both U.S. senators representing Illinois slammed the confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be the new defense secretary on Friday. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin, both Democrats, voted against Hegseth’s confirmation. UNITED STATES - JANUARY 14: Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, testifies during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Jan 7, 2025 | fox32chicago.com | Alex Ortiz

By Alex OrtizPublished  January 7, 2025 11:06am CST ORLAND PARK, Ill. - Portillo’s is opening its third-ever pick-up only restaurant in south suburban Orland Park this week. The doors will open at the new location at 20 Orland Square Drive on Thursday at 10 a.m. after an official ribbon cutting ceremony, the Illinois-based company announced.