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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Chicago

Chicago Democrats Pick Former Judge to Replace Kim Foxx as Top Prosecutor

A Democrat and retired appellate judge, Eileen O'Neill Burke, won the primary election for top prosecutor in Cook County, Ill.
The victory of Justice O'Neill Burke is viewed as a shift away from the progressive approach of the current state's attorney, Kim Foxx. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

West Lawn woman latest Cook County cold-related death: medical examiner

Reyna Duarte, a woman from the Southwest Side, died from a combination of a stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, and cold exposure.
Duarte's death brings the total number of confirmed weather-related deaths in Cook County to eight, with three additional deaths suspected in collar counties. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Cook County treasurer urges owners to pay late property taxes

Property owners in Cook County are urged to pay their back taxes before tax liens occur.
The annual tax sale for delinquent property taxes will take place from Jan. 9-12, 2022. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
5 months ago
Chicago

Daywatch: The Malort of holiday shows

The Sue Ling Gin Foundation has donated $21 million to Chicago CRED, a nonprofit organization focused on reducing gun violence in underserved neighborhoods.
The donation is the foundation's largest Chicago-based donation and is considered a transformational gift for Chicago CRED. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Education

After suburban pushback, Cook County leaders propose exempting parks, school districts from paid leave requirements

Suburban school and park districts are seeking exemption from Cook County's paid leave policies, citing unfunded mandates and lack of notice.
The pushback from district leaders has caused a split among city and suburban county commissioners over whether to unwind the new rules. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Public health

NYC joins a growing wave of local governments erasing residents' medical debt

Cook County in Illinois was the first local government to partner with RIP Medical Debt, using federal pandemic rescue funds to relieve residents' medical debt.
RIP Medical Debt buys unpaid hospital bills at a fraction of the original value and forgives the debt, alleviating the financial burden for patients. [ more ]
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