A new plan to reform Cook County's bond court system could mean fewer inmates at County Jail. We hear from Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chief Judge Tim Evans.

A program to keep Chicago’s youth safe this summer was announced on Friday.

An employee wellness program, a contentious county jail contract and a face-off over county road funding. We talk to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle about these issues and more.

Critics say the current Cook County policy has allowed undocumented immigrants accused of crimes to go back into the community, instead of being turned over to immigration officials. Paris Schutz has the story.

Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announce more than $20 million in savings by the City-County Collaboration committee.

What makes the Brookfield Zoo's science fair different from others?  We take a closer look at these students and their scientific savvy.

There’s a major shake-up at the Cook County Medical Examiner's office after reports of mismanagement and bodies piling up. We have the latest.

Today marks Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's first anniversary on the job. Has she fulfilled her campaign promises?  She joins us to talk about this and more.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's new budget includes layoffs and tax hikes. President Preckwinkle is here and she'll tell us how she plans to get it passed.

Cook County continues searching for ways to reduce its budget deficit. It's also found efficiencies with the city of Chicago that could mean millions of dollars in savings. Ash-har Quraishi has the details of today's announcement and a proposal to merge two county departments.

In a showdown with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, several county commissioners refuse to take unpaid furlough days. Elizabeth Brackett has the story.

Filing a property tax assessment appeal in Cook County just got easier and greener.