Chicago leaders celebrate start of Pride Month with flag raising
The raising of the Pride flag at Daley Plaza on Monday marked more than a ceremony. It was an accounting of how Pride-related legislation and attitudes are manifesting in Cook County.
The raising of the Pride flag at Daley Plaza on Monday marked more than a ceremony. It was an accounting of how Pride-related legislation and attitudes are manifesting in Cook County.
Pritzker, Preckwinkle seek to protect credit scores from medical debt
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinkle are spearheading efforts to address medical debt.
Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinkle are spearheading efforts to address medical debt.
Chicago area leaders discuss grants at summit
A summit was held Monday to bring together nonprofits and businesses.
A summit was held Monday to bring together nonprofits and businesses.
Cook County launches mobile overdose prevention outreach van
The van will serve the hardest-hit communities throughout the county.
The van will serve the hardest-hit communities throughout the county.
Cook County launches mobile overdose prevention outreach van
Cook County Health is launching a mobile overdose prevention outreach van.
Cook County Health is launching a mobile overdose prevention outreach van.
Illinois primary: Danny Davis endorsed by Pritzker amid tough re-election battle
The Illinois primary election scheduled for March 19 has drawn attention as one congressional incumbent faces a challenging re-election bid.
The Illinois primary election scheduled for March 19 has drawn attention as one congressional incumbent faces a challenging re-election bid.
Johnson stresses need for strategy over spending in migrant response
It's a battle of budgets.
It's a battle of budgets.
Cook County State's Attorney race: Candidate gains major endorsement
One of the candidates in the Cook County's State's Attorney race is picking up a major endorsement.
One of the candidates in the Cook County's State's Attorney race is picking up a major endorsement.
Illinois, Cook County allocate $250M to aid migrants in Chicago
The state of Illinois and Cook County officials have announced plans to allocate $250 million to support asylum seekers arriving in Chicago from Texas.
The state of Illinois and Cook County officials have announced plans to allocate $250 million to support asylum seekers arriving in Chicago from Texas.
Cook County launches $30M 'Healthy Homes' program for health and energy upgrades
A $30 million program aims to make Cook County residents healthier in their homes.
A $30 million program aims to make Cook County residents healthier in their homes.
Cook County launches $30M 'Healthy Homes' program
A $30 million program aims to make Cook County residents healthier in their homes.
A $30 million program aims to make Cook County residents healthier in their homes.
Chicago's Rainbow PUSH Coalition celebrates MLK Day with annual scholarship breakfast
Cold weather didn't keep anyone away from PUSH Excel's 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Monday morning.
Cold weather didn't keep anyone away from PUSH Excel's 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Monday morning.
Chicago area leaders celebrate MLK at annual scholarship breakfast
PUSH Excel hosted its 34th Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast at the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle attended and thanked county commissioners for their commitment to the community.
PUSH Excel hosted its 34th Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast at the Apostolic Church of God in Woodlawn. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle attended and thanked county commissioners for their commitment to the community.
Toni Preckwinkle emphasizes importance of paid leave ordinance
It's been less than a week since Cook County's paid leave ordinance went into effect. On Friday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle stressed its importance, especially for working parents.
It's been less than a week since Cook County's paid leave ordinance went into effect. On Friday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle stressed its importance, especially for working parents.
Major Cook County renovation project impacting the stormwater system completed
Cook County is celebrating the completion of a major renovation project impacting the stormwater system.
Cook County is celebrating the completion of a major renovation project impacting the stormwater system.
'Christmas in the Wards' delivers holiday joy to thousands in Chicago
Children were treated to a wide array of gifts, including the latest toys, electronics, and clothing — all free of charge.
Children were treated to a wide array of gifts, including the latest toys, electronics, and clothing — all free of charge.
'Christmas in the Wards' delivers holiday joy to thousands in Chicago
In a festive and generous event aimed at supporting families in need, "Christmas in the Wards" marked its nearly three-decade tradition by providing toys and winter clothes to families in 40 Chicago wards and 13 suburban communities.
In a festive and generous event aimed at supporting families in need, "Christmas in the Wards" marked its nearly three-decade tradition by providing toys and winter clothes to families in 40 Chicago wards and 13 suburban communities.
Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting in downtown Chicago
Community officials celebrated Hanukkah Friday with a menorah lighting at the Cook County building downtown.
Community officials celebrated Hanukkah Friday with a menorah lighting at the Cook County building downtown.
Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other leaders downtown Friday morning to celebrate Hanukkah and light the menorah.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other leaders downtown Friday morning to celebrate Hanukkah and light the menorah.
Officials lay out plan of action for Illinois regional transit
Illinois officials are addressing millions of dollars in cuts facing the regional transit system with ways they can strengthen service.
Illinois officials are addressing millions of dollars in cuts facing the regional transit system with ways they can strengthen service.