Transparency lacking in lucrative special prosecutor arrangements, attorneys say
The role of Cook County special prosecutor comes with immense power and potentially a lot...
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Cook County Board seats in play, with new faces guaranteed among 17 commissioners
Up for grabs in primary elections Tuesday are two suburban districts covering much of the...
Cook County Board president race hinges on whether voters want steady hand or new course
Toni Preckwinkle is running for her fifth term. If she’s ultimately successful, she would equal...
Property tax collection rates drop in Chicago neighborhoods with big bill hikes
Residential property tax collections fell in 11 of the 13 community areas with the highest...
Cook County’s guaranteed income program supporters hold meeting
In its 2026 budget, Cook County set aside $7.5 million to carry the guaranteed income...
Cook County tech company says it will not talk to Treasurer Maria Pappas due to ‘abuse’
The decree comes as Tyler Technologies and the treasurer’s office attempt to work through the...
Poll shows Illinoisans oppose ICE near schools, school funding a critical issue
A majority of Illinoisans are opposed to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers near schools, according...
Cook County top prosecutor circulates policy outlining process for charging federal immigration agents
The Cook County state's attorney's office on Thursday released a protocol outlining the steps for...
Late Cook County property tax distributions spell trouble for libraries
Public library directors report they have had to go into “financial triage” because property tax...
Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary
While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by...