Homeowners in Cook County may soon see some relief from property tax increases. The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday approved eligibility rules for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund ...

Cook County approves funding for various transportation projects, including road, sidewalk, and safety enhancements in ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Cook County Board vote Thursday to approve a proposed penny-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks, including soft drinks, diet drinks and energy drinks. The tax passed 9-8. "Today the ...

Catherine "Cat" Sharp says it's been "hugely stressful" to face conspiracy charges tied to "Operation Midway Blitz" protests.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday acknowledged difficulties with the expensive, long-delayed and glitch-ridden computer overhaul of the county’s property tax system, but she ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is ready to close the books on what has been an "up and down" year for her. This week, Preckwinkle presided over the final county board ...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is not ready to retire. On Monday, her 78th birthday, Preckwinkle announced she’ll seek a fifth term to lead the nation’s second-most populous county.

Cook County is considering offering one-time payments of $1,000 to residents who have had the biggest hikes in their property tax bills. The county has budgeted $15 million for the program this year, ...