Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Good morning, Chicago. In 2025, Cook County began the year with a new state’s attorney and ended it with a new chief judge, ...

A Cook County judge on Thursday rejected a request for a special prosecutor to tackle complaints against federal agents tied to Operation Midway Blitz. Why it matters: Circuit Court Judge Erica ...

Drivers who receive traffic tickets in suburban Cook County could soon see their cases move faster. Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Mariyana Spyropoulos' office has launched a new e-ticket pilot ...

When a defendant appearing in court has been jailed for a lengthy period, a color-coded spreadsheet alerts the judge that the case has been dragging. Instead of hearings that last only a minute or two ...

On Friday, the three-judge appellate panel said only six Illinois families will continue with their infant-formula injury claims in the Cook County Circuit Court, while 23 other claims will have to ...

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. Upon taking office in ...