Cook County lands at No. 6 of tort reform group’s ‘Judicial Hellholes’ list
Cook County is at No. 6 on the American Tort Reform Association's Judicial Hellholes list. ATRA has been publishing the ...
Cook County man convicted for filing false tax returns, attempting to tamper with a witness
A federal jury convicted a 75-year-old attorney from Wilmette this week on charges of tax fraud, attempting to tamper with a ...
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Studies: Cook County No. 6 ‘judicial hellhole,’ lawsuit abuse costs each Illinois family $4,281
Jackpot justice in Illinois recently drew the ire of two national groups. Cook County was labeled a leading “judicial ...
Cook County launches free doula program
Cook County’s public health system is launching free doula services for pregnant patients to help reduce health disparities.
Cook County chief judge speaking out on domestic violence cases as 40 new judges sworn in
The chief judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County is speaking out, after a deadly stabbing last month prompted new calls to ...
As Cook bids farewell, he earns accolades from Cheboygan County board
On Tuesday, retiring County Sheriff Tim Cook was presented a certificate of appreciation and a commemorative plaque.
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Doulas are now on staff for pregnant patients in Cook County
Doulas support, educate and advocate for their pregnant patients. A new program at Stroger Hospital makes 10 doulas available ...
When it comes to recycling, Chicago and Cook County have a long way to go
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 ...
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Accused Hate Crime and Attempted Murder Suspect Found Dead in Cook County Jail
Sidi Mohammad Abdallahi, accused shooter in a hate crime, was found dead by apparent suicide in Cook County Jail.
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Cook County reaches greenhouse gas goal seven years early
Cook County has reached its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in county-owned buildings by 45% seven years ahead of its initial timeline, officials announced. As of 2023, the county ...
New Cook County state’s attorney setting pretrial detention, retail theft policies
The new Cook County state’s attorney is setting policy for pretrial detention and retail thefts. After officially being sworn ...