The couple who will receive the first wedding license in Cook County for 2026 have now officially had their names drawn. Nearly 1,000 couples put their names in a raffle for that first license, but ...

1. Please tell us about yourself, your background and why you believe you are qualified to hold this office. I am an attorney and a longtime advocate for social justice. I have lived in Chicago most ...

At 17 years old, Melissa Loch has never cast a ballot. It’s something the politically minded Arlington Heights student is eager to do for the first time this year. But she’s not stopping there. Loch ...

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon unveiled a new “smart” ballot drop box on Tuesday, stating she intends to use it for the March 2026 primary election and see if it can be implemented on a larger scale ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — The Circuit Court of Cook County has announced that it is issuing refunds after discovering a technical ...

Does wild-card result influence view of the season? Why aren’t they playing on Sunday? Chicago Bears Q&A: Does wild-card result influence view of the season? Why aren't they playing on Sunday? How far ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In 2025, Cook County began the year with a new state’s attorney and ended it with a new chief judge, ushering in another era for ...