Cook County announces $8 million to clear debris from severe summer storms
Some south suburban communities in Cook County are receiving financial help to clean up from severe weather this past summer.
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Some south suburban communities in Cook County are receiving financial help to clean up from severe weather this past summer.
Four months after saying "it's a lock" that property tax bills would go out on time this year, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced second installment bills will be approximately two months late.
The privately funded project will transform more than 55 acres surrounding the Near West Side arena. Tara Molina reports.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle easily fended off a challenge from longtime Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, with Reilly conceding the race.
The Cook County Board president shared some plans with CBS News Chicago for her next term, which she says will be her last.
Preckwinkle speaks after securing 68% of the vote, beating opponent Brendan Reilly.
Reilly conceded in the race for Cook County Board President against Toni Preckwinkle on Tuesday night.
With 20 days until the primary election, the gloves are off in the race for Cook County Board President, pitting two political heavyweights against each other in the Democratic primary.
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to end cashless bail, threatening to cut federal funding to states and cities, like Chicago, that allow it, but local leaders plan to fight back in court.
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order aiming to end cashless bail, threatening to cut federal funding to states and cities, like Chicago, that allow it, but local leaders plan to fight back in court.
Reilly, who represents parts of the Loop and River North, said "voters aren't happy with their local political leadership right now and are eager to see a change."
Longtime downtown Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd) said Wednesday he is seriously considering a challenge against Toni Preckwinkle in the race for Cook County Board President in 2026.
Preckwinkle cited her concerns with the Trump administration as a reason to run.
Preckwinkle cited her concerns with the Trump administration as a reason to run for reelection.
During the ceremony, Mayor Johnson gave a special resolution making Chicago a Purple Heart City for retired Illinois Air National Guard Lt. Col. Eldridge Johnson Jr.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle also noted the county will end 2024 with a projected $367 million budget surplus.
The president of the Cook County Board downplayed her political grip after her preferred candidate in the state's attorney's democratic primary lost the party's nomination.
When the Bring Chicago Home effort failed at the ballot box last month, and the more progressive Democratic candidate for Cook County State's Attorney lost, some wondered if Chicago's political winds were changing. Not so fast, though, at least according to the head of the Cook County Democratic Party, Toni Preckwinkle.
The group called Harris an experienced prosecutor who will take on violent offenders and push for reforms.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined African-American clergy leaders to support candidates in races they say are critical to the Black community.
It's part of a White House initiative on women's health research that launched back in November.
It's part of a White House initiative on women's health research that launched back in November.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will also join Biden and Berry.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday announced the funding for the Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment, or BRITE, program.
Cook County is celebrating the 30th anniversary of provident hospital becoming part of Cook County Health.
