The Latest Breaking News from Cook County

Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, facing felony charges, dies by suicide in Cook County Jail. No foul play suspected. Investigation ongoing.

Officials in Cook County, Illinois, sold Robin McElroy's house for unpaid property taxes. On top of that, they said she… The post Brickbat: Chicago Turnaround appeared first on Reason.com.

A man accused of killing four people aboard a Chicago-area transit train is due in bond court

Cook County, Illinois, homeowner Darryl Lloyd was stunned when he received a property tax bill for more than $30,000 for his residence. Last year, his bill was a little over $1,800. The tax assessor's office said it miscalculated the value of Lloyd's home and about 4,400 others. They promise these…

Update on aftermath of tornado in Cook County, Texas, with five fatalities and extensive damage. Search and rescue efforts continue.

Learn about the spirited Democratic primary race for Cook County state's attorney between O'Neill Burke and Harris III, highlighting progressive policies a...

The idea got a boost from the pandemic, when an array of cash relief helped cut child poverty and keep people housed. Researchers are studying how much money, for how long, may have lasting impact.

The ruling, issued by Cook County Circuit Judge Tracie Porter, a Democrat, asserted that Trump's involvement in the January 6, 2021, insurrection rendered him ineligible for office under the 14th Amendment.

Cook County judge rules to remove Trump from Illinois primary ballot over Capitol riot involvement. Legal battles continue.