A National Weather Service Extreme Heat Warning went into effect for Cook County at 10 a.m. Friday, and will expire at midnight Tuesday. There is also a Heat Advisory for most of the Chicago area.

A flash flood warning was extended for parts of Cook County Tuesday night, including the city of Chicago. According to the National Weather Service, the warning covers east-central Cook County ...

Cook County is under a heat watch through Thursday evening. Temperatures could feel like 105-110 degrees Wednesday.

Advocates, survivors, and the Cook County State's Attorney shed light Tuesday on the crisis of domestic violence in the Chicago area.

A federal judge granted class-action status to a 2022 lawsuit against Cook County over tax lien sales, allowing up to 1,700 homeowners to sue.

Kerr County authorities discussed warning systems at least 20 times since 1987 At least 110 people have died in the catastrophic flooding in Texas.

Illinois voters deserve a Democratic primary without heavy‑handed meddling, and Cook County Democrats made the right call by staying neutral.

A Chicago protest called on Cook County and Illinois to shut down a Broadview ICE facility, alleging inhumane conditions.

Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen said she would serve the remainder of her term through December 2026, and then consider her next career move.

Three Cook County men were arrested in Rockford late Sunday night on weapons charges after a traffic stop.

A tornado warning for parts of Polk, Story and surrounding counties was canceled shortly after it was issued.