Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke on Monday swore in a special new member of her office.

CHICAGO — The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office swore in their new support dog Ruthie on Monday. Ruthie is a two-year-old ...

Cook County courts are failing domestic‑violence survivors. It urges recordings, free transcripts and more funding.

Chicago’s minimum wage will increase July 1, when it will hit $17.05 for most workers across the city. Cook County’s minimum wage will go up to $15.40.

The next round of Cook County property tax bills will be delayed by approximately two months, officials announced Tuesday.

The Cook County Sheriff's Office has been a part of Illinois' enhanced CTA security plan and state-led task force dedicated ...

Cook County is awarding $5 million to nine community organizations for violence intervention programs and opening applications for an additional $15 million in grants as gun homicides continue to ...

Cook County and the city of Chicago launched the Violence Against Women Task Force at the start of 2026. The task force recently released its first report with recommendations to better unify the ...

Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller joins Lisa Dent to highlight the report from a joint task force between Chicago and ...