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Trump wins $1 million property tax refund on his namesake Chicago skyscraper

An appeals court ruled that Trump International Hotel & Tower was overvalued by Cook County officials a dozen years ago. The Chicago Public Schools stands to lose the most money — about $540,000.

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Kim Foxx’s political exit sets the stage for a free-for-all in 2024 race for state’s attorney

After two terms, Foxx said she would not run for reelection, leaving an open seat for Cook County’s top prosecutor in 2024.

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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx won’t seek reelection

Chosen twice by voters to be the county’s top prosecutor by wide margins, Foxx also faced near-constant criticism for her office’s progressive policy choices and their perceived impact on crime in Chicago.

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Cook County corrections officer charged with fatally shooting man outside Niles nightclub

Alan Kettina was hired as a Cook County corrections officer in November 2021 and was de-deputized Sunday following the shooting.

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Cook County property tax reforms can have unintended consequences

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi needs to examine how his model works in gentrifying communities.

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County workers’ alleged PPP fraud is shameful example of cooking the books

Dozens of workers have resigned, been fired or are being investigated, including the latest allegations involving Chicago Park District employees. It’s part of the massive nationwide pandemic relief fraud that is costing us billions.

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Animal tranquilizer xylazine blamed for over 350 deaths in Cook County

Cook County saw a 46% increase in overdose deaths tied to the veterinary tranquilizer last year — and a majority of the victims were Black people.

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Cook County Jail officer charged with aggravated battery of detainee

Reginald Roberson is accused of placing handcuffs over his knuckles and striking an inmate multiple times in the jail on Dec. 29, 2021.

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PPP fraud probe results in 6 Chicago Park District employees resigning, 5 facing discipline

Separately, City Hall Inspector General Deborah Witzburg’s investigation of COVID relief Paycheck Protection Program fraud “is a large-scale undertaking” that could lead to criminal charges.

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The Chicago Yacht Club has a new commodore, a woman — the first in the club’s 148-year history

Lisa Curcio Gaston is also a retired Cook County judge.

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Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid

CHICAGO — Former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas outspent Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson by a nearly 2-to-1 margin leading up to Vallas losing in April in the race to become Chicago’s next mayor.

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Robert Egan dies at 74; prosecuted ‘Killer Clown’ John Wayne Gacy

During his decadeslong career, Mr. Egan worked in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and in private practice as a criminal defense attorney.

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Dozens of Cook County employees out after PPP fraud probe, Walmart closings fallout and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Cook County’s property tax system needs reform. Here’s how to fix it.

Accuracy in assessments, fair hiring, reforming the tax appeals process are some measures that must change, former Cook County Clerk David Orr writes.

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Retrieving lost glasses ends with a personal best giant largemouth bass

Scott Oglanian made the catch at night last week in Cook County.

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How Black labor leaders propelled Brandon Johnson to the Chicago mayor’s office

CHICAGO — One warm evening last July, SEIU Local 73 President Dian Palmer got a call out of the blue from Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who wanted to meet.

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Dozens of Cook County employees resign or are fired in clerk of court, county inspector general’s PPP fraud probe

Forty-eight court clerk’s office employees “no longer work” there after investigators found they defrauded the federal COVID relief Paycheck Protection Program. Six employees of other county agencies also have been found to have defrauded federal relief programs.

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Woman attacked at home after ex-boyfriend mistakenly released from jail: ‘I could have died in that house’

CHICAGO — For more than an hour last Friday, a South Shore woman said she lived in fear of a violent death at the hands of her former boyfriend, who allegedly had forced his way into her apartment, brutally beat her and threatened her life.

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Mom charged in death of 1-year-old daughter found in plastic bag after 2017 Markham fire

Ana Marie Townsend was not identified until two years after the blaze. Her mother, Melody Townsend, was brought back from California to Illinois, police said Thursday.

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Chicago’s ShotSpotter deal, funeral service details for two city firefighters and more in your news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

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Cook County grand jury system needs to go

What other criminal justice system exists with a process that consists of an assistant state’s attorney and police officer presenting evidence without a cross-examination?

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Let the jockeying begin for Brandon Johnson’s Cook County Board seat

A replacement for the mayor-elect’s seat on the board will be chosen by a group of elected Democratic committeemen. The new commissioner would serve a little over two years.

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Processions honor 2 Chicago firefighters who died this week as they are taken to funeral homes

A crowd of dozens of first responders and supporters gathered for separate processions from the Cook County medical examiner’s office to suburban funeral homes.

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Editorial: Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson found a place in his acceptance speech for God. But not Barack Obama

In its election Tuesday of Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson as its 57th mayor, Chicago chose an inspiring orator. This will be a City Hall first for most Chicagoans.

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Brandon Johnson or Paul Vallas for Chicago mayor? Voters have their say as city waits to learn who won

CHICAGO — After a lengthy and highly charged election season, Chicago voters have gone to the polls to choose between Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas for mayor.

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