Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle has spent the past 16 years as board president. Running against her is Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly ...

An illegal immigrant allegedly stabbed a woman to death at a bus stop last week in Fairfax County, Virginia, a sanctuary for ...

Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly highlighted their differing approaches to the office that oversees the 17-member Cook County Board.

On Los Angeles streets, tents aren’t just signs of homelessness — they’re where gangs openly deal drugs and collecting rent.

Good afternoon! It’s Monday, and I hope you’re enjoying the immaculate False Spring vibes out there. Here’s what you need to know today. 1. Longtime incumbent Toni Preckwinkle faces a challenge from ...

Here’s a look at 16 different filming locations around the city — from Lincoln Park to Pullman — that give “The Fugitive” its Chicago savvy.

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Syracuse, N.Y. ― A self-proclaimed former gang leader turned youth counselor and advocate admitted Monday to stealing tens of ...

Seventy-five incarcerated women at Cook County Jail participated in a Black History Month spoken word showcase through the Bridge to Freedom reentry program, celebrating identity and resilience.

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — It’s a new twist in an ongoing battle to keep drugs out of Cook County Jail. WGN Investigates has previously reported on efforts by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to stop ...

Mon, February 23, 2026 at 10:52 PM UTC COOK COUNTY - Inside the Cook County Jail, the sound echoing through Division 3 Annex wasn’t the usual clank of metal doors, it was applause. Seventy-five ...