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A suspect was taken into custody after a stabbing at the Cook County Co-op in Grand Marais; the victim was hospitalized, and the suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident, with no ongoing threat to the public.
Cook County health officials confirmed a third case of measles linked to an exposure at a Crestwood grocery store, with the infection likely acquired from an unvaccinated child who traveled internationally. The public is advised to check vaccination status and consult healthcare providers if exposed or symptomatic. The measles outbreak underscores the importance of vaccination, as two doses of MMR are highly effective in preventing the disease.
The first West Nile virus-related death of 2025 has been reported in suburban Cook County, Illinois, highlighting the ongoing risk of mosquito-borne illnesses. With 33 cases reported since May 11, nearly double the number from last year, health officials urge residents to take precautions such as reducing mosquito breeding sites, using repellents, and reporting stagnant water, especially as the risk remains high during warm weather.
Cook County has confirmed its second measles case of the year in a 4-year-old unvaccinated child, likely infected during international travel, prompting health officials to notify potentially exposed individuals at O’Hare Airport. The case underscores the importance of vaccination, as measles remains highly contagious and preventable, with ongoing debates about vaccine policies amid rising cases nationwide. Vaccination clinics are available for those needing immunization, and health officials advise checking vaccination status, especially for those vaccinated before 1968 or with weakened immune systems.
Cook County health officials confirmed a second case of measles linked to a 4-year-old unvaccinated child who likely contracted the virus during international travel, with exposure at O'Hare Airport. The case underscores the importance of vaccination, especially for travelers and high-exposure groups, and health authorities are offering free MMR vaccines to prevent further spread.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office in Illinois has implemented the Co-Responder Virtual Assistance Program (CVAP) to address mental health crises during 911 calls by virtually connecting clinicians with individuals in distress via tablets. This initiative aims to provide immediate mental health support while ensuring safety, addressing the shortage of mental health counselors, and reducing the risk of fatal encounters between law enforcement and individuals with serious mental illnesses. The program has shown promising results and is considered a cost-effective and scalable solution for other regions.
Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough has passed away at the age of 73 after being hospitalized for a serious medical condition.
Eileen O’Neill Burke, a former judge, narrowly won the Democratic primary for Cook County prosecutor, breaking Chicago's progressive streak. She criticized some of Kim Foxx's reforms but also expressed support for others. O’Neill Burke's tough-on-crime message and conservative backing helped her prevail over Clayton Harris III, who defended Foxx's legacy. The race revealed stark geographic polarization, with O’Neill Burke winning the suburbs and Harris carrying Chicago. O’Neill Burke's victory signals a shift in the region's approach to criminal justice, with implications for the upcoming general election and the future of progressive reforms in the area.
Former Illinois Appellate Court Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke secured the Democratic nomination for Cook County state’s attorney, narrowly defeating Clayton Harris III after a prolonged vote count. O’Neill Burke declared victory as mail ballots sealed her lead, prompting Harris to concede. The primary race was seen as a referendum on incumbent Kim Foxx's progressive policies, with O’Neill Burke positioning herself as tough on crime while embracing many of Foxx's initiatives. She will now face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the general election.
In the Democratic primary for Cook County state's attorney, Eileen O'Neill Burke has widened her lead over Clayton Harris III by more than 1,600 votes, with Burke holding 263,527 votes to Harris' 261,890. The race is still too close to call, but the winner is expected to win outright in November, with the possibility of a decision by early next week.
Eileen O'Neill Burke holds a narrow lead of 1,643 votes over Clayton Harris III in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney, with the latest batches of ballots consistently narrowing the margin. Both candidates have not declared victory or conceded defeat, and election officials plan to continue counting ballots until April 2. The winner of the Democratic primary is expected to be a heavy favorite in the November election, with Republicans and Libertarians also running for the position.
Retired Appellate Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke's lead over Clayton Harris III in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney has narrowed to less than 1,700 votes as the counting of mail-in ballots continues. Harris, the county Democratic party’s endorsed candidate, has been gaining ground, and the race remains too close to call. The winner will be the favorite in the heavily Democratic Cook County and will face Republican nominee Bob Fioretti in the November general election. Both campaigns are closely monitoring the processing and counting of mail-in ballots, with thousands of outstanding ballots yet to be tallied.
The Democratic race for Cook County's state's attorney remains too close to call, with Eileen O'Neill Burke leading by 2,015 votes over Clayton Harris III. Mail-in ballots are still being tallied, and an additional 9,100 votes received before Election Day were mistakenly left out of the total initially reported. Both campaigns are closely monitoring the vote count process, and the possibility of a recount remains.
In the race for Cook County state's attorney, Eileen O’Neill Burke's lead over Clayton Harris III has been reduced to less than half a percentage point as mail-in ballots continue to be counted, with Harris gaining ground and narrowing the gap. Burke currently leads by 2,015 votes, with thousands of mail-in ballots still outstanding in both the city and suburbs. The close race, seen as a referendum on incumbent Kim Foxx's progressive policies, has yet to produce a winner, and both campaigns are closely monitoring the vote count process.
The Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney is extremely close, with Eileen O’Neill Burke leading Clayton Harris III by just 2,015 votes after the latest mail-in ballots were counted, shrinking the gap even further. The Chicago Board of Elections admitted to underreporting the number of mail ballots received by Election Day, causing confusion and social media backlash. Both campaigns have not declared victory or conceded, and the winner will face Republican Bob Fioretti and Libertarian Andrew Charles Kopinski in the November general election.