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The fee now matches that of DuPage, Will and McHenry counties. Some attorneys said they had filed adoptions in the collar counties because it was cheaper.

Chicago Sun-Times

Homeowners were in line for lower property tax bills. Here’s why they likely won’t get them.

The Cook County Board of Review often slashes commercial property assessments, saying it is just correcting mistakes by Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office. But that results in higher taxes, mostly for homeowners, who deserve more transparency on the board’s operations.

Chicago Sun-Times

Still no movement in R. Kelly cases in Illinois' Cook County

CHICAGO — Two months after R. Kelly’s second federal trial concluded, there has been no apparent movement in his Cook County cases.

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Cook County prosecutors undecided on new R. Kelly trial

Dec. 13 hearing set for R&B singer convicted on federal charges related to sex with underage girls in New York, Chicago, after prosecutors seek more time to gather documents.

Chicago Sun-Times

Forest Preserves slated to get $40M a year boost after voters overwhelmingly back property tax hike

Unofficial election results show about two-thirds of Cook County voters approved the increase by referendum Tuesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Last Republican standing lands on his feet in County Board race, but control of other former GOP seat still up in the air

Before his reelection was certain, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison said he was saddened by Democratic dominance of the County Board. “I don’t believe that either party should ever have complete control,” he said Tuesday night. “There has to be checks and balances in government.”

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Preckwinkle, Yarbrough hold strong leads over Republican challengers

The early results coming in Tuesday night had Toni Preckwinkle leading in the race for Cook County Board president and Karen Yarbrough ahead in the Cook County clerk contest.

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Health officials urge suburban residents to get COVID booster, flu shot ahead of holidays

The Boost Up campaign will run a series of ads throughout suburban Cook County, according to a statement by the Cook County Department of Public Health.

Chicago Sun-Times

Pregnant woman facing murder charge to be released from jail after community group provides bond

Keshia Golden is a rare case in Cook County where most defendants charged with the state’s most serious crime are held in custody while they await trial. But Golden’s circumstances are also unique: she’s eight months pregnant.

Chicago Sun-Times

Citing state law, judge reduces bail for pregnant woman facing murder charge

Judge Mary Marubio said she believed it was in the best interests of Keshia Golden’s child not to be born in Cook County Jail.

Chicago Sun-Times

All candidates for Cook County Commissioner District 13 in Illinois complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Cook County Commissioner District 13 in Illinois — Josina Morita (D) and Andrew Border (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run…

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Democrat Yarbrough and Republican Peraica look to history in clerk’s race — and rehash a little along the way

The next clerk will serve as the chief election authority for more than 125 municipalities in suburban Cook County, as well as administer all the county’s vital records. That might sound a tad dry, but the two rivals and their aides also exchange charges of political misconduct and shenanigans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Deja new? Preckwinkle vs. Fioretti II features same candidates but different party for challenger

Former Ald. Bob Fioretti blames Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for surging crime, claiming she “put the county in danger with reckless spending, over-taxation and flat out incompetence.” She counters that “12 years of hard work in the job I hold” separates her from Fioretti, who is…

Chicago Sun-Times

High-capacity magazines for guns can quickly spread death and terror. Ban them.

Chicago, Cook County and some suburbs already ban high-capacity magazines, but a statewide ban would make it harder for criminals to get their hands on one simply by driving across a city or county border.

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In Chicago, handguns turned into high-capacity machine guns fuel deadly violence

A thumbnail-size "switch" turns a gun from semi-automatic to automatic. Authorities see a correlation between an uptick in mass shootings and the rise of switch-equipped guns and extended magazines.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brandon Johnson joining crowded race for mayor

The Cook County commissioner said he is running because incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot has failed progressives. “The hopes and desires of working families have been ignored,” Johnson told the Sun-Times.

Chicago Sun-Times

$2M bail for woman accused of fatally stabbing boyfriend in argument over microwave use

Prosecutors said the 33-year-old woman had no criminal history but noted that she and her boyfriend had filed five domestic violence reports with police since June.

Chicago Sun-Times

10-year-old takes his first deer at a Cook County farm

John “JB” Kristin, 10, used a crossbow to take his first deer, on a Cook County farm.

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Over 100 early voting sites now open in Chicago, Cook County

All early voting locations in Chicago will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays. All locations in Chicago and the suburbs allow voters to drop off mail-in ballots, as well.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sterigenics lawsuits to proceed in groups

On the heels of a record $363 million jury verdict, a ruling by a Cook County judge will speed progress of some 800 lawsuits over Willowbrook plant’s alleged toxic emissions.

Chicago Sun-Times

An immigrant’s struggle for stability in Chicago, CTA’s new budget and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cook County sheriff seeks drivers’ OK to track vehicles, speed carjacking investigations

Consent would come with theft-deterring “tracked vehicle” stickers for owners to display, Sheriff Tom Dart said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Support forest preserves for a cleaner, healthier Cook County

Clean water, clean air, more jobs and protected wildlife — that’s what this referendum is all about.

Chicago Sun-Times

13 miles of trails for mountain biking, running open in forest preserve near Hoffman Estates

The trail system was created through a partnership between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and volunteers from Chicago Area Mountain Bikers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Basic income pilot faces overwhelming demand, Lightfoot’s big campaign war chest and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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