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.
Chicago has long had a steep sales tax, but a vote by Cook County commissioners Wednesday night made the cityâs rate the highest of any major city in the nation. The commissioners approved a 1% hike, which bumped the sales tax rate in Cook Countyâwhere Chicago is locatedâfrom 9.25% to 10.25%. The increase passed with the minimum number of votes needed and is aimed at helping bail out the pension system for county workers.