Months after late property tax bills, thousands still waiting
This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and the Chicago Tribune. Property tax bills arrived…
Massive fire erupts at pallet company in Maywood
MAYWOOD, Ill. – A large fire blazed at a pallet company building in Maywood on Saturday, according to…
New faces guaranteed among Cook County Board’s 17 commissioners
The 17-member Cook County Board is guaranteed at least four new faces next year thanks to two retirements…
Tax collection rates drop in neighborhoods with big hikes
Property owners in Chicago neighborhoods slammed with big bill increases have come up short paying them in full,…
Suburban Chicago boy burned after NeeDoh toy explodes in microwave
MAYWOOD, Ill. – A 9-year-old suburban Chicago boy is recovering after he microwaved a NeeDoh sensory toy, causing…
Suspected DUI driver crashes into Downey home – NBC Los Angeles
A 73-year-old woman was killed after a suspected DUI driver crashed into a home overnight Saturday in Downey,…
Cook County public health head fired for not renewing medical license
The former leader of Cook County’s Public Health Department, who was quietly terminated late last year, has reached…
Toni Preckwinkle picks new Cook County Forest Preserves boss
After a year and a half without a permanent leader, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has nominated…
Immigration raid at car wash sparks tense scene, hours of protests in Bell
Protesters gathered in southeast Los Angeles County on Friday evening, facing off with masked men in fatigues after…