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Cook County Sheriff will not seek re-election in 2026

After 31 years in law enforcement, Cook County Sheriff Pat Eliasen announced on Jan. 13 that he will not seek re-election ...

Cook County state's attorney has prioritized human trafficking cases during 1st year in office

In her first year as Cook County state's attorney, Eileen O'Neill Burke has prioritized human trafficking cases.

Late tax bills have cost Cook County schools nearly $122 million, district leaders say

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

Burr Ridge mansion ex-Bull Eddy Curry once lost in foreclosure sells for over $4M

A suburban Chicago estate once owned by former NBA center Eddy Curry fetched the largest local price since July 2024.

Judge allows firearms expert to testify in trials of men charged with murder of CPD officer Areanah Preston

A Cook County judge ruled Thursday that key witness testimony from a firearms expert will be allowed in the trials of three men accused in the murder of Chicago police officer Areanah Preston.