Hundreds of donated purses will soon be in the hands of domestic violence survivors across Cook County.

An envelope with white powder inside sent to the Cook County Treasurer's Office prompted a hazmat response to the government ...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will propose “sweeping the cupboards bare” to close a projected $550 million 2027 budget gap.

Cook County announced a $8 million investment in disaster relief for municipalities affected by Aug. 11 severe storms and ...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has proposed a smaller budget for fiscal year 2027 than the county had in 2026, ...

Preckwinkle says the county is “tightening its belt" so that they are not asking residents for a single additional dollar ...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a proposed budget that closes a $550 million deficit without raising ...

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CHICAGO — Cook County barred the use of county-owned buildings, parking lots, garages and vacant lots for civil immigration enforcement activities, implementing similar measures enacted in Chicago and ...

Chicago, IL, Jan. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Cook County Health (CCH) enters the new year, the health system celebrates a year of transformative progress and historic advancements. Through ...

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen Burke is urging state lawmakers to make changes to Illinois' electronic monitoring program after a man accused of fatally stabbing a CTA janitor was allegedly on ...

This weekend, the City of Chicago and Cook County are teaming up to help people get certified birth certificates and register to vote, all in one place.