Local One year after transitioning to a smaller magazine-style layout and an in-house printing system, the Cook County News Herald is still adjusting to the change. The shift from a traditional newspaper press to a Xerox printer in May of 2025 marked a significant operational change for the Cook County News Herald, one that many, including Editor Brian Larsen, are still getting used to. “The last year at the Cook County News Herald has been an interesting year, to say the least,” Larsen said.