Why does so much of what gets tossed into those blue recycling bins end up in the trash? CBS News Chicago visited the city's ...

Cook County’s public health system is launching free doula services for pregnant patients to help reduce health disparities.

Cook County leaders are reminding residents about the upcoming minimum wage increase set to take effect on Jan. 1.

An 11-bed unit for patients who need observation, but not admission, aims to streamline emergency and inpatient care at the ...

Cook County to request pretrial detention in violent cases Cook County's new state's attorney has announced a change to the ...

Prosecution and defense teams laid it all on the table on the final day of the trial of former assistant state's attorneys ...

Illinois and Cook County's minimum wage will soon go up once again. Beginning in 2025, the state and county's minimum wage ...

Cook County coroners have identified the third victim slain in Monday’s mass shooting in Chicago Lawn. Coroners identify ...

The address Eileen O’Neill Burke gave upon taking office as Cook County state’s attorney inspired confidence and hope.

CHICAGO — Cook County coroners have identified the third victim slain in Monday’s mass shooting in Chicago Lawn.

Two U. of C. students are suing Cook County in federal court over claims that Sheriff Tom Dart, who oversees the jail, had ...

Chicago’s proposed $345 million property-tax hike to cover a budget shortfall is leading to criticism of the whole system.