The Circuit Court of Cook County has announced that it is issuing refunds after discovering a technical issue that prevented ...

1. Please tell us about yourself, your background and why you believe you are qualified to hold this office. I am an attorney and a longtime advocate for social justice. I have lived in Chicago most ...

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon unveiled a new “smart” ballot drop box on Tuesday, stating she intends to use it for the March 2026 primary election and see if it can be implemented on a larger scale ...

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

Those with overdue fees on moving traffic violations in Cook County have until Friday, April 18 to pay up without incurring additional collection costs. The offer is part of an Amnesty Week program ...

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At 17 years old, Melissa Loch has never cast a ballot. It’s something the politically minded Arlington Heights student is ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon is now accepting applications for a lottery drawing for the first marriage of 2026. Applications will be accepted through Friday, December 19. The ...

CHICAGO | Federal prosecutors announced the indictment Friday of a low-level employee in the Cook County Circuit Clerk's office, acknowledging for the first time an investigation of the office that ...