For now, candidates are anxiously awaiting word from both Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Dick Durbin, but the behind-the-scenes jockeying is in full force.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton paid an unofficial visit on day two of the Cook County Democratic ...

CHICAGO — Cook County is trying to make navigating its services easier for people, regardless of what language they speak.

On April 10, 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved further revisions to the Commission on Human Rights’ regulations implementing ...

The governor went after the president during an event highlighting research on the impact of community violence intervention ...

Hopefuls were already staking their claims Wednesday to vie for three major property tax offices on the 2026 ballot: county assessor and two seats on the county’s Board of Review.

Chicagoans would face increased risks if specialized mosquito abatement districts were weakened or dismantled.

While it may be a long shot, several Illinois counties may join Indiana if a special commission rules in favor of addition.

To the surprise of no one, Cook County property taxes went up again. Residential property tax bills surged 78% on a typical ...

Employers, even those who support labor in general, often get defensive when faced with the prospect of sharing power with ...

Cook County offers an impressive tax incentive for industrial owners. How did it come about and how can owners make the most ...