Fireworks 2026: All the Fourth of July shows for America 250
Our list of more than 100 shows around the Chicago area includes special displays for...
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Cook County deficit projected at $550 million
Cook County’s budget gap is projected to rise to $550 million heading into next year,...
Cook County settles with family of man who hanged himself in jail cell
Michael O’Connor's family sued under the state’s Wrongful Death Act, alleging the Cook County sheriff's...
Library and school leaders let Cook County officials have it over costly property tax delays
Library and school district officials laid into Cook County leaders Wednesday over the latest two-month...
Treasurer’s study finds sprawling and ‘murky’ tax impacts from Illinois megaprojects plan to benefit Bears
A new report raises questions on a state megaprojects plan as lawmakers try to reach...
Prison sentences for retail theft doubled in 2025, according to report studying policies of State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke
A court-monitoring group that studied policy changes during the first 500 days of Cook County...
Park Ridge History Center holds annual Living Military display for Armed Forces Day
While World War II memorabilia for some of us can end up in a cardboard...
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...
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...