we're learning more about the process to take his place on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. From now through May 31, any registered voter living in the first district can apply for the job.

Cook County has a new commissioner to head its 8th District. After a public meeting Sunday, Democratic Committee People appointed Jessica Vasquez to the job. Vasquez is the first woman to ...

Bailey’s money came mostly from individual contributions. In the First District, which covers Cook County, Democratic Justice Joy Cunningham looks to hold onto her seat on the state’s highest ...

First adopted in 1993 ... In the case challenging the Cook County ordinance, U.S. District Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer ruled March 1 in favor of the county, noting the 7th Circuit has ruled ...