Cook County Board of Review reopening tax appeals for 24 townships after dramatic bill increases

The Cook County Board of Review is reopening tax appeals for 24 townships until Dec. 12, but it only applies to future bills.

Huge county in America will keep giving residents $500 monthly checks in 2026 (with absolutely no strings attached). Here’s why and who qualifies

Here’s how the program is funded and who benefits.
Daily Herald

Cook County launches website to track, promote ADA efforts

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways has launched a website as part of its Americans with Disabilities Act Transition Plan public outreach efforts. The ADA Transition Plan ...

Charles Beach sworn in as new Cook County chief judge: 'The work begins now'

Charles Beach defeated eight-time incumbent Timothy Evans to assume control of the chief judge's office during a time of mounting criticism over management of the office's electronic monitoring ...
Hoodline

Cook County and Park Forest Celebrate Completion of Vital Upgrades at Local Firefighter Training Facility

Cook County officials celebrate upgrades at Park Forest Fire Training Site, enhancing firefighter preparedness.

State law helps Cook County expand immigrant legal defense fund

(The Center Square) – Legislation from the Illinois General Assembly has opened the door for Cook County to fund immigrants’ ...
CBS News

Cook County offering spay, neuter discounts for eligible residents through February

Jeramie Bizzle is a web producer for CBS Chicago. Jeramie began working with CBS Chicago as an intern in 2017 and returned as a full-time Web Producer in 2021. He has previously written for the Austin ...
The Bond Buyer

Cook County's late property tax bills impact local governments and schools

<img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/25396626/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="chart visualization" /> Two ...