Chicago Fire Department Deputy District Chief John Giordano said, around 11:15 a.m., firefighters responded to a report of a fire on the 3rd floor of the Cook County Building at 118 N. Clark St.

The fire started in a records closet on the 3rd floor of the Cook County Building, after several cardboard boxes caught fire. Officials said the fire caused light smoke on the 3rd and 4th floors.

Water at the Cook County office building and day care center at 69 W. Washington St. had Legionella bacteria and elevated lead levels. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 78°F.

Cook County is trying to make navigating its services easier for people, regardless of what language they speak. Starting Tuesday, people who may not speak English but need help from the county ...

The 102-year-old building is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, but has been vacant for years. A private development team is investing $135 million in the project.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas delivers her Christmas gift to Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, Nov. 19, 2024, at the County Building. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune) In 2023, the U.S ...

Cook County’s pilot program to provide guaranteed income to more than 3,000 people did what it was intended to do, early findings suggest — it helped provide some economic stability.

The plan is subject to Cook County Board approval this fall. Leasing space to a unit of government isn't flashy for a top-tier quality, or Class A, office building like 161 N. Clark St.