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‘Missing Persons Day' in Cook County connects families with resources, support
A number of people who’ve long been searching for missing loved ones stopped at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office on Saturday afternoon. “You wonder where she is,” said Belen Rivera, whose daughter hasn’t been seen since 2020. “She’s no longer in this world, but I want to put her to rest.” Rivera told NBC Chicago that her daughter,...
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‘Missing Persons Day' in Cook County connects families with resources, support
A number of people who’ve long been searching for missing loved ones stopped at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office on Saturday afternoon. NBC Chicago’s Vi Nguyen reports.
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Second measles case confirmed in suburban Cook County
Officials have confirmed a second case of measles in a suburban Cook County residents, with no known links to an outbreak reported at a Chicago migrant shelter this year.
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Cook County ‘temporarily unable' to provide paper copies of birth, death, marriage certificates
The Cook County Clerk’s Office said it was working to restore services “as quickly as possible.”
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Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough dies following hospitalization
Tributes poured in for Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough after the longtime Illinois politician died on Sunday. NBC Chicago’s Randy Gylenhaal reports.
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Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough dies after being hospitalized for ‘serious medical condition'
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, a longtime Illinois politician who held multiple elected offices over her career, has died, a spokesperson said. Yarbrough passed away on Sunday afternoon with her husband at her side, according to a statement provided by her office. Yarbrough’s office revealed days prior that she had been hospitalized with a “serious medical condition” and was...
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Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough hospitalized with ‘serious medical condition,' office says
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has been hospitalized with a “serious medical condition,” her office confirmed Tuesday.
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O'Neill Burke claims victory in race for Cook County State's Attorney
With just days left until results are due to be certified, the Associated Press projected Eileen O’Neill Burke as the winner in the Democratic primary for Cook County State’s Attorney, which turned out to be the closest countywide contest of the 2024 Illinois primary elections.
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Chicago measles outbreak spreads as case count surpasses 50
The measles outbreak in Chicago continued to grow as the city confirmed a total of 52 cases on Friday. While most infections are in the city, the outbreak has spread to multiple surrounding counties. NBC Chicago's Charlie Wojciechowski reports. -
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.