North Cook News

O'Brien wins GOP nomination for Cook County state's attorney, will face Foxx in general election

By Sarah Downey | Mar 23, 2020

Patrick O’Brien, a former Cook County judge, assistant state’s attorney, and an assistant Illinois attorney general, easily held back challenger Christopher Pfannkuche to win the Republican primary for Cook County state's attorney.

New bills submitted before Illinois’ filing deadline pose potential for controversy

By Sarah Downey | Mar 3, 2020

Illinois lawmakers have submitted a slate of new measures that could engender debate in the current legislative session.

Former GOP candidate Katie Miller opposes potential recreational marijuana sales in Rolling Meadows

By Sarah Downey | Aug 30, 2019

Former Republican candidate for state representative Katie Miller is against a Rolling Meadows medical marijuana dispensary possibly expanding to accommodate recreational marijuana use.