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A look at the 2 Democrats running for Cook County State's Attorney
Two Democrats are vying for Cook County State’s Attorney in the upcoming primary election, looking to replace incumbent Kim Foxx, who is not running for a third term.
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Multiple people charged in scheme to manufacture and sell fake IDs to migrants
Multiple people have been charged by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in a scheme to manufacture and sell fake IDs to migrants, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Chicago couple becomes first to be wed in Cook County in 2024
A Chicago couple became the first couple to be wed in Cook County in 2024 on Tuesday, NBC Chicago’s Jen DeSalvo reports.
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More than 200 couples hope to be first married in Cook County in 2024
A drawing will be held this week to determine which lucky Cook County couple will be the first to tie the knot in the new year.
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New Year's Eve fireworks set for Chicago's riverfront, Navy Pier
Chicago will ring in 2024 in grand style, with the announcement Wednesday heralding the return of a New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacular along the Chicago River at Wacker Drive.
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Thousands of Cook County homeowners will receive $30.5M in refunds. Here's how to check if you're owed money
More than 9,000 Cook County property owners are set to get “automatic refunds.” Are you one of them?
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New Cook County property tax tool shows residents where their money is going
It’s that time of year where property tax bills are due, but for those in Cook County wondering where all their money is going, there’s a new tool that shows you. Courtney Sisk reports.
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President Biden approves disaster declaration following September flooding in south suburbs
President Joe Biden on Monday issues a major disaster declaration after intense flooding caused damage across southern Cook County in mid-September. Under the declaration, residents who were affected by severe storms on Sept. 17-18 will be available for assistance including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and other recovery programs. Multiple south…
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Restorative Justice Community Court helps residents rebuild their lives
Thursday marks a new chance for a better life for graduates of the Restorative Justice Community Courts in North Lawndale, as 48 young adults graduated during the program’s fourth ceremony.
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Restorative Justice Community Court helps residents rebuild their lives
Thursday marks a new chance for a better life for graduates of the Restorative Justice Community Courts in North Lawndale, as 48 young adults graduated during the program’s fourth ceremony. Courtney Sisk has the story.
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Cook County Health data breach exposes personal information of 1.2M patients
Personal details of 1.2 million patients within the Cook County Health and Hospital System were exposed in a data breach earlier this year, the health agency said on Friday.
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Cook County taxpayers could face higher property tax bills starting this week
Cook County taxpayers could be in for sticker shock when they open the bills that will start arriving this week.
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Cook County Sheriff's Office looks to build trust while combating violent crime
The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is continuing an effort to build trust and relationships in the community amid efforts to fight violent crime, NBC Chicago’s Christian Farr reports.
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10 arrested in undercover human trafficking sting: Cook County Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Monday that a record number of people have been arrested for human trafficking following an undercover sting operation.
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10 arrested in undercover human trafficking sting: Cook County Sheriff
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart on Monday announced a record number of human trafficking arrests following an undercover operation. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup reports.
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Planning a courthouse wedding? Cook County Marriage Court to now allow more guests at ceremony
Hoping to make your small courthouse wedding a bigger party? Now, you can.
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Judge rules Cook County properly used $240 million in transportation funds
A judge has ruled that Cook County acted properly in their spending of nearly $240 million in transportation funds after a lawsuit was filed that alleged they had violated an Illinois constitutional amendment.
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Inmate beaten to death in Cook County Jail
An inmate was beaten to death Tuesday morning inside the hospital wing of Cook County Jail.
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Lawsuit: Cook County improperly used nearly $240 million in transportation funds for other projects
A decision is expected soon in a lawsuit that alleges Cook County officials have been improperly taking hundreds of millions of dollars from transportation projects and moving it to other portions of the county’s budget, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Lawsuit alleges Cook County used nearly $240 million in transportation funds for other projects
A decision is expected soon in a lawsuit that alleges Cook County officials have been improperly taking hundreds of millions of dollars from transportation projects and moving it to other portions of the county’s budget.