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22 hours ago · Cook County is the most populous county in the U.S. state of Illinois and the second-most-populous county in the United States, after Los Angeles County, California. More than 40 percent of all residents of Illinois live within Cook County. As of 2020, the population was 5,275,541.
2 days ago · As the seat of Cook County, the second-most populous county in the U.S., Chicago is the center of the Chicago metropolitan area, often colloquially called "Chicagoland" and home to 9.6 million residents.
2 days ago · Cook County, IL – Celebrate Independence Day with an array of spectacular events across Cook County. From Arlington Heights to Winnetka, each town offers unique festivities including parades, fireworks, concerts, and more. Here’s your guide to all the 4th of July celebrations happening this week.
3 days ago · Sheriff Tom Dart has dedicated his career to challenging injustice, fighting the violence plaguing our communities, and bringing a new and thoughtful approach to public service. After serving as a prosecutor and an Illinois state legislator, Sheriff Dart ran for Cook County Sheriff in 2006, promising to bring his reformative vision to the role.
5 days ago · ‘It’s time for Springfield to make changes’: Report shows Cook County property tax bills increased 4% By Jake Griffin
5 days ago · Cook County contains 134 municipalities in its region, the most well known being the City of Chicago – which is the County seat where the central offices of Cook County are located.
Jun 29, 2024 · The term "collar counties" is a colloquialism for the five counties (DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will) of Illinois that border Chicago's Cook County. After Cook County, they are also the next five most populous counties in the state.
