The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.

Treasurer Maria Pappas released the study just days before property taxes are due in Cook County and says it's a "call to ...

Luzerne County Election Director Emily Cook said she removed May 19 primary election proofing ballots from the county website due to unacceptable “instances of abusive behavior directed at our staff.” ...

Cook County health officials are warning of possible measles exposures at O’Hare Airport and other suburban locations in ...

The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely ...

Cook County officials are warning residents to be weary of a circulating text message scam that falsely claims to require payment for unpaid charges.

Northbrook and Northfield voters voted March 17 to raise local property taxes by 0.1% to help the Northfield Park District.

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