Cook County loses road money suit as judge rules $243M misspent
A circuit court judge ruled this week that Cook County had misspent hundreds of millions of transportation dollars, a win for the organization representing construction firms.
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Cook County assessor candidates spar over property tax donations, competence
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes met for a Tribune editorial board endorsement session Monday afternoon.
Cook County Board president candidates tussle over costly tech upgrade
In an endorsement session with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Toni Preckwinkle acknowledged the upgrade problems “have real consequences for schools and other taxing bodies."
As Obama center opening approaches, foundation is touting short-term rentals
Residents worried about gentrification in Woodlawn and South Shore are concerned the Obama organization is pitching short-term rentals as a way to deal with tourism.
Mayor Brandon Johnson says he will not try to buy back Chicago parking meters
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he will forgo potentially purchasing the meters from the private company Chicago Parking Meters, saying the price would be too steep.
Well-funded potential challengers already circling Mayor Brandon Johnson
A large and growing field of candidates is angling to take out Mayor Brandon Johnson, who is seen as very beatable.
Survey of Chicagoans: 65% say President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has ‘gone too far’
The strongest opposition to federal enforcement and support for the city’s sanctuary policy was among people who were white, wealthier and living on the city’s North Side, the survey found.
Late tax bills have cost Cook County schools nearly $122 million, district leaders say
The interest and issuance cost of borrowing and lost investments totaled $59.5 million for suburban school districts and $62.2 million for Chicago Public Schools.
‘Broadview Six’ prosecution claims a political casualty as Cook County Board candidate ‘Cat’ Sharp exits race
Catherine "Cat" Sharp announced she was no longer running for county board because she needed to “focus on winning the legal battle against the Trump administration.”
Aldermen’s historic Chicago budget now reality, but may not be finished product
The City Council passed a budget over Mayor Brandon Johnson's objection, but questions remain, among them, is it more sustainable or only more politically palatable?