O'Connor discusses how some townships in Cook County remain open for appeal to start 2026. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, ...

The Cook County Independent Inspector General has concluded investigations of 18 mostly former employees who were accused of ...

The interest and issuance cost of borrowing and lost investments totaled $59.5 million for suburban school districts and ...

In the final hours before the transfer portal officially opened, two more players from the Syracuse Orange offense appear to be officially departing for newer pastures. Quarterback Rickie Collins is ...

With health care subsidies expiring in the new year, Cook County Health officials and political leaders on Wednesday warned the impact will not only hurt millions of Americans but also affect the ...

With just one day to go until Evanston Township High School District 202 was going to take out an interest-bearing loan to pay the bills, Cook County has come through with some of the property tax ...

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The Cook County Treasurer is providing $2.3B worth of emergency funds to local governments. This comes as long-delayed property tax bills are also delaying the funds going to Cook County ...

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Cook County approved a 2026 property tax levy of $13,780,089 on December 16, marking a 7.57% increase over the previous year. The approved levy is $969,788 higher than in 2025. Total budgeted expenses ...

Cook County is reporting a dog has tested positive for rabies, the first in more than 60 years. It’s also the first in Illinois in 31 years, according to a news release from the Cook County Department ...