Cook County sticks with road map to reduce gun violence as federal funds dry up

Through June, Cook County has had 220 gun homicides, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. This is 24 more ...

Supreme Court to hear Cook County assault weapons ban case, potentially setting up test for Illinois gun law

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke vowed to “not back down” from defending the ordinance, saying assault ...

Next round of Cook County property tax bills delayed 2 months, bridge program will help fund local governments

The next round of Cook County property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, officials announced Tuesday.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle proposes new transit board members

Toni Preckwinkle sent the list of her proposed new transit board appointees — who must be approved by the Cook County board — ...

Extreme Heat Warning for Cook County, Heat Advisory for entire Chicago metro area through Wednesday night

An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Cook County, and a Heat Advisory for the rest of the Chicago area, through at least ...
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Cook County awards $5M to violence prevention groups, $15M more coming in July

Cook County is awarding $5 million to nine community organizations for violence intervention programs and opening ...

U.S. Supreme Court will hear challenge to Cook County assault weapons ban

Cook County’s ordinance prohibits the possession, acquisition and transfer of the weapons in question. It applies to 125 prohibited rifles, such as AR-15s. But gun-rights advocates say only “dangerous ...
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Minimum Wage to Increase in Chicago, Suburban Cook County Starting July 1

We encourage you to review your paycheck to ensure you’re being paid the appropriate wage,” Cook County Department of Human ...