2 CPD officers, ex-prosecutor charged with stealing $100,000 in OT pay
Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
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Prosecutors said they tried to pull off a scheme for the officers to clock in hours of OT pay without doing much work.
The disaster proclamation will allow the county to seek state and federal resources to help with cleanup and repairs.
A Cook County program aims to help prison inmates transition back into the community so they don't end up there again. Its mission has not changed since it started ten years ago. Noel Brennan has the story.
Cordarrow Thompson, 32, has been arrested on multiple felony counts, including murder, attempted murder, attempted armed robbery, aggravated battery, and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.
An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy died after a shootout during a robbery attempt at a gas station in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's deputy died after a shootout during a robbery attempt at a gas station in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
The average amount owed in Cook County increased for the 30th consecutive year. A new program aims to use more businesses to shift the burden away from homeowners.
The average amount owed in Cook County increased for the 30th consecutive year. As Lauren Victory reports, new program aims to use more businesses to shift the burden away from homeowners.
Property owners can choose between a bi-weekly or monthly payment plan.
If you can't pay, a new tool will launch Friday that can help. There is now a payment plan calculator for property owners who owe over $100 in late taxes.
The burglary was reported and items were taken from Cook County State's Attorney's Office located at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
The court system has been preparing extensively to deal with possible additional court proceedings related to arrests during the convention.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit say the abuse was widespread, perpetuated by a system that silenced any victims.
This is the latest in a series of lawsuits alleging the sexual abuse of minors in the state of Illinois. Sara Machi reports.
Homeowners pleaded for relief at a townhall Monday night—with their bills increasing by thousands. Marybel Gonzalez reports.
A program that gives some people who were convicted of a non-violent crime a second chance is expanding in south suburban Sauk Village. The program, Restorative Justice Community Court, helps young people clear their criminal record.
Quinn Fraboni, 27, was killed in the crash. His colleagues at a training facility were devastated to hear the news.
Sheriff's police said officers executed a search warrant at the store in the 2200 block of West Taylor Street on July 2, after investigators discovered employees were knowingly buying stolen goods and reselling them at the store.
A reassessment done by the Cook County Assessor's office has led to the increases along with levies in various communities for things like schools, libraries, and parks.
The second installment for tax year 2023 is due August 1.
In 2023 south suburban property taxes are up just shy of 20% on average, setting a new record. In two towns, Dixmoor and Phoenix, tax bills have more than doubled.
Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx said she caught the man, who's also accused of throwing a drink at her, on video driving on her street after being charged.
A south suburban man accused of trying to assault Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx last week was ordered to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet on Monday.
The suspect allegedly reversed a car toward Foxx, forcing her to try to dodge it..
They're being sent out that same week. The second installment for tax year 2023 is due August 1. This marks the first time in two years that Cook County officials have mailed both installments for a property tax year on time.
