Organizations push back on new charging pilot program in letter to State’s Attorney Burke
Organizations on Friday sent a letter to Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke opposing...
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Cook County property tax bills likely to be delayed
Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office is blaming Tyler Technologies, the contractor in charge of updating the...
Downtown alderman considering Cook County Board run against Preckwinkle
Ald. Brendan Reilly told the Tribune he would make a final decision in the coming...
Federal cuts threaten program that allows suburban libraries to share books
A program that allows Chicago-area libraries to share books is in jeopardy after President Donald...
Cook County Circuit Court clerk reports progress on transparency promises
Mariyana Spyropoulos campaigned on running a tighter ship than her predecessors, promising better transparency around...
With Cook County Jail’s population again on the rise, officials weigh the reasons
After a decline following statewide bail reform — and years of reductions prior to that...
Tangled rivalries complicate campaigns for Cook County property tax offices
Hopefuls were already staking their claims Wednesday to vie for three major property tax offices on...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle acknowledges troubled tech overhaul
Days after Tribune-Injustice Watch investigation, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle said, while difficult, tech overhaul...
Wealthy white homeowners vote more on property tax hike proposals in Cook County, study finds
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas' office found a small number of voters — largely rich,...
Cook County’s Democratic incumbents plant flags for 2026 re-election bids
Toni Preckwinkle, Sheriff Tom Dart, Treasurer Maria Pappas and Assessor Fritz Kaegi have all declared...