Although suburban Cook County reached a historic voter turnout of more than 70 percent during the presidential election, voter participation is still hindered by issues such as voter suppression, said...
A state representative from Chicago introduced legislation to the Illinois House on Friday that would eliminate cash bail in the state.
The bill would also allow people charged with nonviolent crimes...
Evanston consumers will have to pay more to buy sugary drinks later this year after a soda tax was passed narrowly on Thursday by the Cook County Board.
The tax, which passed with a 9-8 vote, will...
Some Evanston businesses say they aren’t too worried about a potential tax on sugary drinks in Cook County.
In the executive budget recommendation for the 2017 fiscal year, Cook County Board President...
Evanston workers will see their minimum wage raised to $13 an hour over the next four years, after the Cook County Board approved the incremental increase on Wednesday.
Starting in July, wages will...
