Cook County Board President Preckwinkle and challenger Ald. Reilly make final appeals to voters

Seeking her fifth term, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is up against downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly. He is ...

Chicago Area’s $19 Billion Tax Bill Fuels Fight for Assessor Job

Chicago’s real estate industry has ignited a battle over a $19 billion tax bill that property owners say is holding back new ...

Transparency lacking in lucrative special prosecutor arrangements, attorneys say

The role of Cook County special prosecutor comes with immense power and potentially a lot of money. But these appointments, ...
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Cold weather to greet Illinois voters Tuesday as primary features open US Senate, crowded House races

Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to choose Democratic and Republican nominees for offices ranging from the U.S. Senate and governor to the state legislature and ...