Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle

Why Can’t We All Get Along? As we move into week two of what some have deemed as the “JB…

03.23.18

In a year marked with headline news the Defender worked tirelessly to ensure its’ readership never missed a beat in…

12.29.17

Cook County residents are in trouble. On Tuesday, the County Board Finance Committee voted 15-1 to repeal the sweetened beverage…

10.13.17

For decades, mom and pop grocery stores on Chicago’s South and West Sides have stayed in business with the help…

12.27.16

On Thursday, December 1, 2016 Kim Foxx, the first African American woman was sworn in as the Cook County State’s…

12.02.16

On Thursday, December 1, 2016 Kim Foxx, the first African American woman was sworn in as the Cook County State’s…

12.02.16

The Cook County Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly board meeting this Wednesday but along with the agenda —there…

05.10.16

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to prepare and protect their pets from the distemper virus…

03.11.16

Will Burns Says Goodbye to Chicago’s 4th Ward Alderman Will Burns announced his resignation as Chicago’s 4th Ward Alderman. Burns…

02.01.16

By Kai EL’ Zabar Mayor Says McCarthy is Out, Time for Change After much talk and deliberation the Mayor stepped…

12.02.15