Interim clerk appointed to Cook County Clerk's Office following Yarbrough's death
An interim clerk has been appointed to the Cook County Clerk's Office following the recent death of Karen Yarbrough.
Illinois advances bill to ban hidden fees across consumer goods, services
One day after the Biden administration announced it is putting an end to junk fees in air travel, Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to sweeping legislation that puts an end to hidden fees on just about everything residents buy in the Land of Lincoln.
Illinois advances bill to ban hidden fees across consumer goods, services
One day after the Biden administration announced it is putting an end to junk fees in air travel, Illinois lawmakers are one step closer to sweeping legislation that puts an end to hidden fees on just about everything residents buy in the Land of Lincoln.
Chicago activist launches recall effort against Mayor Brandon Johnson
This week marks the launch of an online petition as part of a grassroots effort aiming to hold the Mayor of Chicago directly accountable to voters and subject to recall.
Chicago activist launches recall effort against Mayor Brandon Johnson
This week marks the launch of an online petition as part of a grassroots effort aiming to hold the Mayor of Chicago directly accountable to voters and subject to recall.
'We have a right': Illinois bill would crack down on roadway protesters
A proposed bill in Illinois aims to establish harsher punishments for individuals who obstruct highways during protests.
'We have a right': Illinois bill would crack down on roadway protesters
A proposed bill in Illinois aims to establish harsher punishments for individuals who obstruct roadways during protests.
Illinois bill would implement stricter penalties for highway blockades during protests
A proposed bill in Illinois aims to establish harsher punishments for individuals who obstruct highways during protests.
New bill aims to enhance rail safety following CTA Yellow Line crash
A new bill aims to improve rail safety after last November's Yellow Line CTA crash that left dozens of people injured.
'Death with Dignity': Lombard woman with cancer pushes for legislation to legally end her life
Should people with only months to live be legally allowed to end their own lives? It's a hot-button issue currently under discussion in Illinois.
Lombard woman with cancer pushes for legislation to legally end her life
Should people with only months to live be legally allowed to end their own lives? It's a hot-button issue currently under discussion in Illinois.
AARP pushes for Illinois Caregiving Portal legislation
House Bill 4677 calls for the creation of the Illinois Caregiving Portal, creating a one-stop-shop for state, federal, nonprofit and professional caregiving information.
Cook County Clerk dies at 73 following recent hospitalization
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has passed away at the age of 73.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough hospitalized in 'serious' condition
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has been hospitalized with a serious medical condition for an undisclosed illness, according to her office.
New book details former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's rise and fall
The new book "The City is Up For Grabs" by Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt documents former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's tumultuous four years in office before failing to be reelected.
'Kim Foxx light': Race for Cook County state's attorney heats up ahead of general election
From retail theft to carjackings to the scourge of gun violence plaguing the city, the debate between O'Neill Burke and Fioretti begins and ends with crime.
Cook County State's Attorney candidate Bob Fioretti calls his opponent 'Kim Foxx light'
From retail theft to carjackings to the scourge of gun violence plaguing the city, the debate between O'Neill Burke and Fioretti begins and ends with crime.
O'Neill Burke on tight Cook County State's Attorney race: 'When is this going to be over?'
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s primary race showed that every vote matters.
Eileen O'Neill Burke celebrates Cook County State's Attorney nomination
Chicago Democrats voted for Eileen O'Neill Burke to face the GOP nominee for Cook County States Attorney in the general election. Burke held an event Monday morning to thank her supporters for getting her on the November ballot.
Eileen O'Neill Burke looks to general election
Eileen O'Neill Burke, Democratic nominee for Cook County State's Attorney, will host a victory event Monday morning after a close race against Clayton Harris. She will join her supports at Plumbers’ JAC Local 130 to celebrate and talk about plans for the upcoming general election.