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Charges dropped against Harvey Ald. Colby Chapman, arrested at April City Council meeting
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office dropped charges against Harvey 2nd Ward Ald. Colby Chapman, following her April 28 ...
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As city’s most active voting precinct, Cook County inmates vote with help from jail and advocates
according to the Cook County sheriff’s office. Inmate voting soared following the addition. In February, 1,553 incarcerated individuals voted in the city and county’s elections, up from 434 ...
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Chicago City Hall and Cook County Building evacuated after small fire
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Chicago City Hall and the Cook County Building were evacuated Wednesday morning due to a small fire. What was expected to be a standard procedural day for the Chicago City Council ...
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When it comes to recycling, Chicago and Cook County have a long way to go
Looking at the city of Chicago, the numbers are even lower—only 10%. For suburban Cook County, the diversion rate is 27%. For comparison, Los Angeles County, California, is at 65% for its ...
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New life for Cook County medical examiner's office at $15.5 million West Loop site?
The office submitted a request to the Cook County Board of Commissioners to purchase two buildings on a full city block at 325 N. Ashland Ave. and 1532 W. Fulton St. for $15.5 million. This ...