The first court arguments over whether Missouri's sweeping abortion restrictions will fall under a new constitutional ...

Seven Illinois counties voted last month in favor of splitting the state of Illinois in two. The big picture: The nonbinding ...

Housing Forward is opening a new emergency shelter site at 112 S. Humphrey Ave., instead of renovating the one at the St.

In response to “questions, objections, or requests for clarifications,” Warren County Supervisor Richard Jamieson added an ...

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 ...

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

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

LA County is allowing people to sell food they make in home kitchens — if they meet standards for a health permit. The ...

Sidi Mohammad Abdallahi, accused shooter in a hate crime, was found dead by apparent suicide in Cook County Jail.

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

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

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