On final campaign weekend, Illinois Democrats rally while top Republicans stay quiet By Rick Pearson November 1, 2026 at 7:03 p.m. Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Juliana Stratton calls a Michigan Democrat’s endorsement of Republican Mike...
Cook County Dems trying for blue sweep in board races, GOP hopes to keep one seat, make gains By A.D. Quig October 31, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. The Cook County Democratic Party has its eye on flipping the only GOP-held seat on...
Fritz Kaegi defends record as Cook County assessor, calls for more reform in last budget hearing By A.D. Quig October 27, 2026 at 4:46 p.m. Outgoing Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi used his final county budget hearing Tuesday to defend...
Cook County proposing $18 million renewal with controversial vendor Tyler Technologies By A.D. Quig October 22, 2026 at 3:11 p.m. If the County Board approves a renewal next month, Tyler Technologies will make up to...
Prison admissions for shoplifters rising in Cook County amid Burke policy change, ‘outdated’ state law By Madeline Buckley October 20, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. In Cook County, felony case filings and prison admissions for retail theft have risen sharply...
Illinois 4th District race: Rivals hit Patty García over ballot moves in race to succeed Jesús ‘Chuy’ García By Jake Sheridan September 30, 2026 at 4:37 p.m. At the first opportunity, the three challengers went after Patty García for what they argued...
Cook County awards $191 million in loans to bridge property tax payout gap By A.D. Quig September 20, 2026 at 10:51 a.m. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s office awarded stopgap loans to 32 villages, library and...
Oktoberfest 2026 guide: 28 Chicagoland celebrations By Samantha Nelson September 16, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. Bring an appetite and prepare to shout “Prost!” — the German word for cheers —...
Forest Preserves spent extra $40 million yearly on expanded conservation, maintenance By A.D. Quig September 15, 2026 at 4:23 p.m. Voters overwhelmingly gave Cook County Forest Preserves the OK to raise property taxes by 0.025%...
Cook County Forest Preserves maintenance workers reach deal with district to end strike By A.D. Quig September 3, 2026 at 2:23 p.m. Striking Cook County Forest Preserves maintenance, conservation and programming workers reached a deal with management...