New Cook County income program will provide some residents with $500 monthly

A landmark guaranteed income program was announced Wednesday for people living in Cook County.

• 19H ago

Ceremony honors fallen officers from Cook County jurisdictions

A solemn tribute was offered Tuesday, honoring fallen police officers in Cook County.

• May 10

Cook County Judge rules against resentencing of David Biro in the killing of his neighbors, unborn child

Cook County judge ruled that David Biro will not be resentenced.

• Apr 29

Cook Co. Sheriff's Office opens River North command post

"We're down about 2,000 patrol officers in the Chicago Police Department right now. We can't hire, recruit and train them fast enough to make up that deficit."

• Apr 27

Cook County Sheriff's office tells Tinley Park crowd how to prevent being a carjacking victim

Police say awareness and knowledge can help you prevent becoming a victim of carjackings.

• Apr 7

Vote by mail in Cook County

"Voting by mail has become increasingly popular in recent years and it's clear that voters enjoy the simple and convenient option of casting their ballot from the comfort of their own home."

• Mar 31

Cook County announces finalists for new county flag design

Cook County has announced the finalists for a new flag – all designed by high school students.

• Mar 17

Retired Cook County judge among more than 100 arrested in human trafficking sting in Florida

"He requested an attorney," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said Wednesday. "Well judge, you need an attorney. You got problems."

• Mar 17

Protests held after reversal of decision not to charge officers in deadly shootings

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx announced this week that the Chicago police officers who shot and killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo and 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez in separate foot chases just days apart last March of last year won't be charged – and two protests were planned Wednesday to try to change Foxx's mind.

• Mar 16

Four officers hospitalized after Cook County Jail fire

Three Cook County Jail officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at the jail on Sunday.

• Mar 13

Ald. Stephanie Coleman Honors Women Veterans At Annual Valentine's Appreciation Luncheon

Ald. Stephanie Coleman held the 16th Ward's annual Valentine's Appreciation Luncheon Saturday, with a tribute to local female military veterans and seniors.

• Feb 26

West Side Shootout Suspect Expected In Court; Charges Filed Months After Clash Between Mayor Lightfoot, State's Attorney Foxx Publicly

• Feb 11

Jermaine Myles Died 7 Years After Being Shot, And His Parents Want Murder Charges Against The Man Convicted Of Shooting Him

Jermaine Myles died seven years after he was shot and paralyzed. At the time, his assailant went to prison for the shooting. But the victim died, and his family says that now makes it murder.

• Feb 10

Cook County Health Offers $100 Visa Gift Card For Those Who Get COVID-19 Vaccine At Its Sites Through Sunday

Cook County continues to encourage people to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering up incentives.

• Feb 9

'The Fight Was Worth It': Judge Orders Man To Pay Thousands After Abusing, Killing Girlfriend's Two Dogs

She says her boyfriend killed her dogs while they were quarantining. Now a Cook County Judge is ordering more than $160,000 in damages.

• Feb 4

Thousands Of Workers From The SEIU Local 73 Union Missing Promised Bonus Pay From Cook County Leadership

$3,000 in pandemic relief and other bonus pay was promised to almost every Cook County employee.

• Feb 4

Cook County Treasurer's Office Mails Out First-Installment Property Tax Bills

The Cook County Treasurer's office has mailed out the first-installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2021.

• Feb 1

Cook County Sheriff's Data Reveal Most Popular Cars Targeted By Carjackers, Most Common Methods

More than 1,800 people were victims of carjackings in Chicago last year, but the crisis is not only in the city.

• Jan 27

Cook County Treasurer Says Vacant And Abandoned Properties Are Sucking Up Tax Revenue, Wants To Make It Easier To Auction Them Off

Thousands of abandoned and vacant properties are costing Cook County taxpayers over $1 billion in lost property tax revenue.

• Jan 21

Doggy Daycare Owner Appalled After State's Attorney Declines To Prosecute State Inspector Jose Guillen, Who Was Caught On Camera Groping Her

A state inspector was caught on camera groping a doggy daycare owner in Bucktown, and CBS 2 has learned he won't be facing criminal charges.

• Jan 21

Still Need A COVID Vaccine? Mass Vaccination Sites Reopen This Week In Cook County

While access to the vaccine is no longer hard to get, the return of big boxes may be a big opportunity for the vaccine hesitant to find an easier path to fully vaccinated status

• Jan 17

Cook County Mass Vaccination Sites Reopening Next Week

Cook County is reopening mass vaccination sites next week to help deal with the surge in cases from the Omicron variant. 

• Jan 15

'It Is Not OK To Defy The Order,' Top Cook County Doc Says As Some Suburbs Choose Not To Enforce COVID-19 Proof Of Vaccination Mandate

We are 10 days into the new COVID-19 vaccine mandate rules for many indoor businesses in Chicago and Cook County – and the county as of Thursday had yet to cite a single business for violating the rules.

• Jan 13