Yesterday, Rahm Emanuel waded into the subject of police reallocation by saying he'd rather hire an extra 250 police using tax increment financing funds. Emanuel suggested the new cops could work in the citywide Targeted Response Unit, but would work within high-crime areas that fall within TIF districts. more ›

With just seven months left in the captain's chair, Todd Stroger has entered the "Screw It Zone," prompting new restrictions by the Cook County Board. more ›

If you've ever wanted to be a Payroll Supervisor or a Machinist Foreman for Cook County, hopefully all your papers are already in order. According to Todd Stroger, the sweet tit of county jobs is going to dry up for all hopeful sucklers in the very near future. more ›