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 Southland and northwest suburbs, ...

Cook County assessor candidates grapple over the reasons for skyrocketing property taxes

The Democratic primary contest for Cook County assessor pits a two-term millionaire running on systemic reform against a ...
Daily Herald

Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch Tuesday

Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections. Cook County Board ...

Cook County to award $1 million in scholarships to healthcare students through Provident Scholarship Fund

Cook County is taking steps to help more students from underserved communities grow into healthcare professionals.
WTTW News

Group of Cook County Leaders Seek Special Prosecutor, Claim Eileen O’Neill Burke ‘Abandoned’ Duties to Investigate ICE

That coalition on Thursday filed a petition in Cook County court after they said State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke has failed to hold federal agents accountable.

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 former President George Dunne as the board’s longest-serving leader.

Applications open for Cook County property tax exemptions

For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.

New effort to prevent concussions, CTE for student athletes in Cook County

Research shows one in 10 children experience a traumatic brain injury every year, according to the brain injury association.
Chicago Sun-Times

In Samantha Steele's DUI arrest, Cook County politician told Chicago cops, ‘I’m an elected official'

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