Melissa Nunez and Elizabeth Branske won Cook County's annual lottery for the first wedding of 2026, becoming the first ...

The couple issued Cook County’s first marriage license of 2026 were married Friday morning at the Cook County Clerk’s Office, ...

With changes underway, here are some cases and issues to watch for in 2026: As Chicagoland was roiled this autumn by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, more than 100 people have landed ...

Days after new Cook County Chief Judge Charles Beach ordered an urgent review of the county's electronic monitoring program, Sheriff Tom Dart said this crisis isn't new, and that he's been warning ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Cook County Board of Review is reopening tax appeals for 24 townships until Dec. 12, but it only applies to future bills. Cook County property tax bills are due Dec. 15. For many ...

The Boston Herald has won a partial victory in its battle against the governor’s office and Massachusetts State Police over the release of records related to the hiring of embattled former Healey ...

The second-largest county in the United States has established a permanent guaranteed basic income program after the success of a previous pilot version. The Cook County Board of Commissioners ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill (WGN) – A delay in property tax bills in Chicagoland comes as an unwelcome surprise for homeowners this holiday season. Despite being late, Cook County property tax bills are now ...

Cook County property tax owners will soon get a bill for their months-delayed second installment tax bills. The 1.8 million property tax bills were expected to be mailed Friday with a due date of Dec.

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Democratic primary battles formally launched Monday for two of Cook County’s top elected positions. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s bid for a fifth term is being challenged by Chicago ...

CHICAGO — Monday is the first day for Cook County political candidates to file nominating petitions for the March primary election. Candidates or their representatives looking to file for the March 17 ...