Cook County settles with family of man who hanged himself in jail cell
The Cook County Board on Thursday approved a $4.5 million settlement to the family of a man who…
Cook County tax buyer industry would be phased out in ‘equity theft’ bill
In the waning days of Springfield’s spring session, Cook County leaders appear to have ended a years-long stalemate,…
Judge rules Cook County owes homeowners for tax sale equity
Cook County is on the hook for tens of millions of dollars to homeowners who lost their homes…
Cook County assessor candidates grapple over skyrocketing property taxes
The Democratic primary contest for Cook County assessor pits a two-term millionaire running on systemic reform against a…
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…
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…