Informed assent. The term informed assent describes the process whereby minors may agree to participate in clinical trials. It is similar to the process of informed consent in adults, however there remains some overlap between the terms.
Homefacts City Report. Chicago Ridge is located in Cook County, IL. The population is 14,303. There are 3 public schools in Chicago Ridge with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Chicago Ridge is very low, and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
The Cook County Forest Preserves, organized in 1915, is a separate, independent taxing body, but the Cook County Board of Commissioners also acts as its Board of Commissioners. The district is a belt of 69,000 acres (280 km 2) of forest reservations surrounding the city of Chicago.