Last Thursday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $10.12 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.

Citing this year’s record property tax hikes, the Cook County Board of Review is giving taxpayers another brief shot at knocking down their bills for next year. Every Cook County township will reopen ...

There will be no shortage of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Polk County. Here's a look at some of them.

CHICAGO (WGN) — When their tax bills arrive, Cook County homeowners may be in for a big surprise, according to an analysis by the office of Treasurer Maria Pappas. After a monthslong delay, the second ...

This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and the Chicago Tribune. Chicago homeowners are being walloped with a record property tax hike, with some of the city’s poorest ...

Following a three-month debate, the library board voted 3-2 to scrub ALA references from its language. The debate over the national organization highlighted deep divisions in Central Wyoming.

Macomb County Planning and Economic Development officials were rewarded with three national awards for its Lake St. Clair ...

The San Diego Humane Society and Lionel’s Legacy partnered to provide a “great barksgiving cook up” for the 1,400 animals in their care, including 683 dogs and 466 cats, to ...

Raleigh police arrested Diane Cook after warrants say she intentionally burned a home with two people inside last Thursday.

Palm Beach County mom says she's still in survival mode, carrying two jobs and helping children recover from tumultuous home ...

Going out to eat? See which Brevard County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Going out to eat? See which Martin County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.