Cook County Sheriff's correctional officer charged with beating handcuffed inmate
Richard Smith, 44, faces charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
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Richard Smith, 44, faces charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct.
It's actually the third mural in the county's "Spring" series.
The renovated and ADA accessible office will help people file their property tax saving exemptions and appeal applications.
The Cook County Assessor's Office reopened its Bridgeview office Monday morning. The renovated and ADA accessible office will help people file their property tax saving exemptions and appeal applications.
Anyone with information should call Cook County Sheriff's police at (708) 865-4896.
It's the first in a series of murals planned for all Cook County health care sites.
They said they take his care very seriously, after calls from animal activists last year to move him to a sanctuary in Colorado.
Former prosecutors in the State's Attorney's Office has been 'hemorrhaging talent' and morale is being affected.
Ready or not, the first installment for property tax bills in Cook County are due.This follows months of protests and pushback from Pilsen homeowners. CBS 2's Andrew Ramos went looking for answers.
If you miss the deadline, you'll face late fees.
The Cook County Treasurer's Office said payment for 2022 first installment bills must be paid by 11:59 Monday night.
Property owners were given an extra month due to many county tax bills arriving late last year.
Regina Clemmer said she's felt anxious for years inside the halls of justice as she's been the target of bullies.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued a warning nationwide for the drug known as xylazine. CBS 2 Investigator Megan Hickey found out it's been showing up in autopsies in Cook County for years.
It has been 20 years since the Iraq war started, and beginning on Monday a memorial exhibit will be on display in the Cook County Building.
"The fact that this thing has been around for 41 years and is still taking sharp turns like this is a bit surprising."
"We're going to work with the next mayor in the city of Chicago to help us."
Thousands of small businesses in Cook County applied for COVID relief money, but they never saw a dime. That's because the grant program was suddenly postponed. CBS 2's Shardaa Gray reports.
Reasonover's cellmate was secured and escorted from the cell, the Sheriff's office said.
Lawyers for Jussie Smollett filed their long-awaited appeal of the actor's hate crime hoax conviction. Smollett's lawyers argued the Cook County judge in charge of the case showed "bias and prejudgement of guilt toward Smollet."
Gerardo Melendez, 32, was really talking to a Cook County Sheriff's police investigators, according to the Sheriff's office.
Lauren Willhoit, 30, was last seen leaving her residence in Leyden Township on Dec. 30.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will announce the recipients of the $14 million grant program.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will announce the recipients of the $14 million grant program.
It was part of a land giveaway announced on Juneteenth last year.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
A group of 10 aldermen have arranged for a special City Council meeting to dig into a recommendations from a consulting firm on how the city can save money as it faces a $1.15 billion deficit next year.
In 2026, premiums for a typical health insurance plan sold through the ACA marketplaces are projected to jump an average of 26%.
The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said the teen led officers on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of 113 mph.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week. Follow live updates here.
Illinois lawmakers have approved legislation prohibiting immigration arrests near courthouses.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
Illinois advocates have sued federal authorities over alleged inhumane conditions at a Chicago-area federal immigration facility.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning about additional cookware brands that could be leaching lead into your food.
Walgreens said it will close its office space in Chicago's Old Post Office building.
Insurance companies are increasingly using drones and aerial surveillance to snap photos of home, then reviewed by AI, to inform underwriting. That can cause mistakes, like the one that affected a homeowner in Kane County, Illinois.
Beginning Monday, homeowners in Cook County can apply for a chunk of $15 million as part of a property tax relief program.
Marilyn Hagerty, the North Dakota newspaper columnist whose earnest review of her local Olive Garden became a social media sensation, has died.
Chicago's Lurie Children's Hospital this week launched a new advanced leukemia program.
The Pink and Pearl Campaign held at Rush University Medical Center is designed to push a powerful message: that early detection for breast and lung cancer saves lives.
Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital are the first in Illinois to offer a new treatment for atrial fibrillation, a heart condition that often strikes firefighters.
Three prominent Chicago hospitals are joining forces in the fight against breast cancer, through new clinical trials involving two drugs.
Doctors at UChicago Medicine saved the life of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury that is typically not survived.
The popular Unabridged Bookstore in Chicago's East Lakeview community celebrated 45 years in business this weekend.
Chicago's Latino-owned breweries combine their culture with craft beer for a unique take. This Hispanic Heritage Month, CBS News Chicago visited a couple of them.
The Central Area Plan 2045 seeks to transform and invest in the downtown area.
The grocery store chain came to an agreement with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to make the payout.
American Science & Surplus has also closed its warehouse and its online sales.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Longtime Rogers Park resident Chad Willetts, a pianist and drummer, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 17.
Britain's Prince Andrew will not use his royal titles any longer, he said in a statement released by Buckingham Palace on Friday.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
Radio station 93.9 Lite FM will make its annual switch to all Christmas music starting Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 3 p.m.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
A medieval tower in the heart of Italy's capital, near the famous Roman Forum ruins, partially collapsed on Monday during renovations of the structure, critically injuring one worker and trapping another.
Diane Ladd, the actress known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart" and "Rambling Rose," and mother to Laura Dern has died at the age of 89.
An undercover cop in Peru has found the perfect disguise for busting drug dealers: Spider Man.
A Winthrop Harbor man under investigation by the U.S. Secret Service was arrested Monday morning at his home in Lake County, Illinois.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
A group of 10 aldermen have arranged for a special City Council meeting to dig into a recommendations from a consulting firm on how the city can save money as it faces a $1.15 billion deficit next year.
In 2026, premiums for a typical health insurance plan sold through the ACA marketplaces are projected to jump an average of 26%.
The Trump administration on Monday said the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will be partially funded after judges' rulings required food aid program to continue.
Starting in 2026, Illinois schools will be required to teach students about climate change. One CPS school in Back of the Yards is well ahead of the curve thanks to one of their teachers.
Documents obtained by CBS News Investigators found Radule Bojovic, a Hanover Park police officer arrested by ICE two weeks ago, had valid work authorization and no criminal record.
Families said a rat infestation is plaguing their Jefferson Park neighborhood, and they want to know why the city isn't doing more to help. They've even resorted to trapping the rats themselves.
A deadly crash last week has reignited concerns about a dangerous intersection at Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road, between Peotone and Manteno in Chicago's far south suburbs.
A woman who was punched in the head in a random attack in Chicago five months ago – one of several women who are victims of similar attacks – is coming forward in hopes of preventing more assaults.
The Saints are the Chicago area's only 9U Division 1 Pop Warner Team, made up of 9-year-olds.
Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ian Happ, and Nico Hoerner all received baseball's most famous fielding honor.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Williams passed for 280 yards and three touchdowns, and he also caught a TD pass from D.J. Moore on a trick play for the Bears' first score.
Evan Bouchard scored 2:43 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.
A woman was shot and wounded by a man during a quarrel Monday morning in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.
Alvin Thomas is charged with the murders of Huayi Bian, 36, and Weizhing Xiong, 38.
Two men are facing federal charges in what the Federal Bureau of Investigation has called a "potential terrorist attack" that was allegedly targeting Halloween weekend.
Chicago police on Sunday issued a community alert about a string of robberies and retail thefts targeting pharmacies last month in north lakefront neighborhoods.
At 1:45 a.m., four people were shot in the 3400 block of North Clark Street.
