UPDATE: 7:52 P.M.
It took all day, but they got it done. Read more...
UPDATE: 7:52 P.M.
It took all day, but they got it done. Read more...
Cook County commissioners yesterday honored Michael Scott, the Chicago Board of Education president who is suspected of committing suicide early this week.
Those who knew him gave tribute to the man they recalled as a dedicated public servant and a role model. Read more...

If you believe Commissioner Tony Peraica's Twitter account, then the future of democracy in Cook County is up for grabs. But, judging by a scene from yesterday's board meeting, political decorum may be on the way out, too.
Peraica is no stranger to controversy. He tends to invite it with his harsh rhetoric and candid takes on government in what he often calls “Crook County.” Read more...
What’s next for old Cook County Hospital?
You’ll have to wait a while to find out. Read more...