Just under the wire, dozens of hopefuls for county races submitted their nominating papers to earn their spots down ballot on ...

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation expanding eligibility for senior property tax breaks and moving the due date back one month for spring Cook County property tax bills.

Dragging carts full of petition papers to get on the March primary ballot, candidates for Cook County offices filled the ...

Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin and host Amy Guth discuss the latest from the local housing market.

The agency was recently taken off the U.S. Department of Housing's list of underperforming agencies but internal strife among leadership and staff is jeopardizing the agency's chances of staying off ...

Democratic primary battles formally launched Monday for two of Cook County’s top elected positions. Cook County Board ...

Tails of Redemption is a program from the Cook County Sheriff's Office, pairing up inmates at the Cook County Jail with shelter dogs for their mutual benefit. Now they're helping others as therapy ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new order from Cook County's top judge takes effect Wednesday. Cook County Circuit Chief Judge Timothy Evans is barring civil arrests of people while at county courts. That includes ...

Attorney Mark W. Smith of The Four Boxes Diner says Cook County has filed a brief urging the Supreme Court to deny review in ...

COOK COUNTY (WGN) — The Cook County Department of Public Health is providing free flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at Saturday clinics in five Cook County locations. The walk-in clinics, held in ...

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Cook County's budget proposal for next year closes a ...