In the March 17 Democratic primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, a crowded field differs sharply in political style and campaign strategy as they seek to replace U.S. Rep. Robin ...

A Durham man who sexually abused two children in his family’s circle of friends has pleaded guilty and is now facing a long stretch behind bars. In Durham County Superior Court on Thursday, he ...

A routine lunchtime gym visit turned into anything but normal for U.S. Navy Hospitalman Joseph Clark in Waukegan, Illinois.

After leaving care as a teen and being classed as homeless, Sue Wright went on to become a successful lawyer and businesswoman ...

A new Cook County program is working to remove one of the biggest barriers domestic violence survivors often face when ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHICAGO - Toni Preckwinkle has been a leader in Democratic politics in Chicago and Cook County for more than 30 years. She’s ...

Dolton Trustee Kiana Belcher is running for the 5th District Cook County Board seat against Harvey Park District Executive Director Kisha McCaskill, who was appointed to the position last year, in the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas held stock for years in a company with a major contract working in her office, a potential ...

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Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd), one of the more conservative Democrats on the City Council, who bills himself as an independent voice, wants a new gig: to run Cook County government. He’s looking ...

The Democratic primary race for Cook County assessor comes at a fraught time, when residential property tax bills are rising fastest in predominantly Black neighborhoods on the South and West sides.