The Latest Breaking News from Cook County

Trump administration challenges Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County over immigration policies, sparking debate on federal-local cooperation.

What was supposed to be a weekend of celebration left Shamone Duncan, a 21-year-old veteran of the Cook County Department of Corrections, dead

Seven pro-Trump counties in Illinois have voted to explore seceding from Chicago's influence, aiming to create a new state that better represents their rural, conservative values.

Seven counties voted in favor of secession, and in six of those counties, more than 70% of voters were in favor of the measure.

This week, a Cook County judge ruled that Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago has been violating state and federal environmental law for decades

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...