In his first month as Cook County’s new chief judge, Charles Beach said he has worked to improve transparency, strengthen ...

With changes underway, here are some cases and issues to watch for in 2026: As Chicagoland was roiled this autumn by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, more than 100 people have landed ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Since COVID-19 took down regular operations of the nation's second largest court system, thousands of Cook County criminal and civil cases have been put on ice. The ABC7 I-Team has ...

Good morning, Chicago. In 2025, Cook County began the year with a new state’s attorney and ended it with a new chief judge, ushering in another era for one of the largest court systems in the country.

The Humboldt Park couple won the annual lottery to become the first married couple of the new year. County Clerk Monica ...

Chicago Police Monday night were searching for a man who ran out of the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse during a hearing. The Cook County Sheriff's office said around 12:35 p.m., Richard Donta ...