Storms
Cook County commits $8 million to clear debris from August storms
Cook County will spend $8 million to help 12 municipalities clear storm debris, with a focus on the south suburbs hit by the Aug. 11 storms.
Costs
Storms
Residents, not insurance, might be footing the bill for storm recovery
Whether because of claim denials or delays from the volume of work the storms brought, residents all around Cook County still struggle to get reimbursed by their insurance companies.
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Food
More families are turning to this food pantry. Here's how it serves them with dignity
Bloom Township Food Pantry serves 1,000-1,200 households a month after new SNAP work rules cut benefits for thousands of Illinoisans.