Illinois Attorney General special prosecutor investigation rooted in years of internecine battles involving budgetary control ...

New drop box features a surveillance camera to record who drops off ballots, an electronic screen to confirm successful ...

As Cook County Democrats prepare to gather later this week to endorse candidates for the 2026 primary election, there is growing speculation Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza will skip running for ...

Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.

A federal judge has granted class-action status to a lawsuit alleging Cook County strips homeowners of equity when auctioning ...

The governmental body constantly improves the county's public lands to keep nature accessible to all, writes its accessibility coordinator.

JUSTICE, Ill. - A $1 million winning Illinois Lottery ticket was sold in southwest suburban Justice this week. The Citgo at ...

A legal battle between veteran Chicago floor traders and CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives marketplace, finally ...

The flood watch is in effect until 7 a.m. Friday for Cook County, the collar counties and the majority of northern Illinois, ...

The grants are funded by a multi-billion dollar Volkswagen settlement and will be distributed by the Illinois Environmental ...

A federal judge granted class status to a suit filed in 2022 by former homeowners alleging the county’s tax sales violate the U.S. Constitution.

A tornado watch was still in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for Cook County and northern Illinois, but the severe weather mainly ...