Food banks and pantries say they expect a massive influx of need that could stretch the already strained food safety net beyond what it can handle ...

The agency was recently taken off the U.S. Department of Housing's list of underperforming agencies but internal strife among leadership and staff is jeopardizing the agency's chances of staying off ...

HIBBING, Minn.- The Cook County football team continued their memorable season on Friday night. Playing Littlefork-Big Falls in the Section 7A title, the Vikings were able to get the best of the ...

The Cook County Vikings football team advanced to the state tournament with a 29-12 victory over the Littlefork-Big Falls Vikings. Depending on tournament seeding, the Vikings will travel to either ...

Illinois expands property tax breaks for veterans to include World War II vets By Maria Pappas Illinois lawmakers in recent ...

For children, Halloween is a day dominated by candy acquisition. For adults, it’s an excuse to throw a party, or scare some of those children during their quest for candy glory. In Cook County, ...

This Halloween, Cook County is warning residents of rabid bats. The county's Dept. of Animal and Rabies Control put out an ...

Cook County officials seeking property tax relief for low-income seniors scraped by in the Illinois General Assembly, winning passage of a bill that expands eligibility for senior property tax breaks ...

Thousands of Cook County homebuyers are waiting on property tax reimbursements due to delays in tax bill mailing.

The Cook County Commissioners accepted the retirement of Kathi Polley with regrets. Kathi is retiring from her position as Human Resource Generalist on December 31, 2025.

Following the county board meeting, a groundbreaking was held on Tuesday, Oct. 28 for the new Law Enforcement Center addition.

Local food pantries are bracing for a tsunami of people suddenly needing their services. The federal government shutdown that ...