In suburban Cook County, the nonprofit that helps keep thousands of older adults fed is now deciding who gets fewer meals ...

The Cook County Board approved funding to continue its guaranteed income program next year. The first phase of the program provided $500 monthly checks to more than 3,000 households with no strings ...

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Cook County on Monday launched of Cook County CannaBiz Pathways, a no-cost advising program for entrepreneurs working in the cannabis industry. The program will offer participants an opportunity to ...

Many American cities and counties have been experimenting with a novel concept: Giving financially vulnerable residents free money every month without expecting anything in return. The goal is to let ...

While most efforts to combat domestic violence focus on victims, survivors and breakdowns in systems meant to protect them, ...

Roughly 8% of the more than 3,000 people enrolled in the often-criticized electronic monitoring system in Cook County are ...

A Jefferson Park senior was stunned by a $200,000 spike in her home’s value and a $4,300 tax bill — until NBC 5 Responds uncovered why she may not owe a dime. Despite zero renovations to her home, the ...

As Joy Helga Nassuuna celebrates Mother’s Day with her fourth grade and newborn daughters, she’s grateful for one intangible ...

(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker met with Cook County health officials Tuesday to announce a $1.8 billion in erased medical debt for residents through a state program. Combined with a ...

Hundreds of Cook County and Chicago high school students cast their ballots for the first time at the Loop early voting supersite, part of a first-of-its-kind program. The citywide parade to the polls ...