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Cook County sheriff says dedicated CTA police force may be needed

Jun 26

2 people dead due to strong storms in Illinois: sheriff

Jun 22

How to stay cool in Chicago area amid rising temperatures: LIST

As the Chicago area sees heat advisories this summer, see our full list of cooling centers in the city and suburbs.

Jun 29

Cook County releases 2027 budget forecast

Jun 18

Severe weather brings storms across area, flooding in south suburbs

Jun 18

Chance for severe storms for Chicago area Wednesday with tornado risk

Jun 17

At least 7 tornadoes ravage parts of Chicago area, including 2 EF-3s

Jun 13

Tornadoes leave damage in parts of west, south suburbs, NW Indiana

Jun 12

Cook Co. woman receiving thousands in property tax refunds after delay

May 29

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Cook County judge considers petition for special prosecutor for 'Midway Blitz' cases

Apr 24

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Judge considers petition for special pros. for 'Midway Blitz' cases

Apr 24

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I-Team: Continuing Property Tax Refund Delays

Mar 27

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Local moms help families find respite care

Mar 25

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Democratic Cook County Assessor Kaegi in tough race against Hynes

Feb 6

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Domestic Violence Crisis

Jun 4, 2025

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Jessica Vasquez appointed as Cook County 8th District commissioner

May 4, 2025

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Ald. Brendan Reilly considering run for Cook County Board president

Apr 30, 2025

Latest Stories

Body pulled from suburban pond ID'd as Army veteran who vanished decades ago, officials say

The body found in a car that was pulled from a pond in the southwest suburbs has been identified as a missing Army veteran.

May 24

Cook Co. sending out millions in property tax refunds after year-long delay

After a year of finger pointing between a private company and Cook County, property owners are finally getting property tax refunds.

May 21

Judge denies petition for special prosecutor for alleged crimes by 'Operation Midway Blitz' agents

A Cook County judge has rejected a petition for a special prosecutor to investigate federal agents for their alleged crimes committed during "Operation Midway Blitz" across the Chicago area.

May 21

Marijuana DUI case dropped over 'erroneous evidence' from UIC drug testing lab

A driver charged in a fatal crash pleaded not guilty and spent nearly a year and a half behind bars as the case crawled through court. Those charges have now been dropped.

May 20

Mother of teen girl shot, killed at unincorporated Glenview apartment speaks out as no charges filed

The mother of a murdered 16-year-old Glenbrook South High School student is calling for charges to be filed against the boy she believes killed her daughter.

May 18