In his first month as Cook County’s new chief judge, Charles Beach said he has worked to improve transparency, strengthen ...

With changes underway, here are some cases and issues to watch for in 2026: As Chicagoland was roiled this autumn by the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, more than 100 people have landed ...

Good morning, Chicago. In 2025, Cook County began the year with a new state’s attorney and ended it with a new chief judge, ushering in another era for one of the largest court systems in the country.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Since COVID-19 took down regular operations of the nation's second largest court system, thousands of Cook County criminal and civil cases have been put on ice. The ABC7 I-Team has ...

Last week, Gov. Brian P. Kemp appointed Matt Bennett to serve as Superior Court judge for the Alapaha Circuit due to House ...

Within the Cook County legal system, 2024 in many ways marked a shift in approach that will be noticeable in local courtrooms. After eight polarizing years, former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim ...

After 24 years as chief judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, Judge Timothy Evans lost his bid for a new term this week. Circuit court judges voted Wednesday to elect Judge Charles Beach as the new ...

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Last week, new officials were appointed in the Probate Court of Cook County, including Moultrie attorney Hayden Willis.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Supreme Court says the Illinois Attorney's General office and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will not be able to end the appeal from a ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) – Authorities in Cook County are searching for a man who ran from the courtroom and out of the courthouse during a hearing Monday afternoon. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office ...