O'Connor discusses how 2025 was a year of chaos for Cook County and Illinois. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 19, ...

We will stipulate this upfront. Toni Preckwinkle has had a storied career of political service in Chicago, first as 4th Ward ...

As Toni Preckwinkle seeks her fifth term as Cook County board president, Chicago Alderman Brenden Reilly may be her toughest ...

In an endorsement session with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Toni Preckwinkle acknowledged the upgrade problems “have ...

Cook County’s delayed property tax bills are straining school districts with nearly $122 million in unexpected, unneeded costs.

After two shaky terms and voter anger about their property tax bills, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in the fight of his ...

Late property tax bills weren’t just an inconvenience for homeowners and businesses, they were a drag on taxing districts ...

As she campaigns for a fifth term as Cook County Board president, Toni Preckwinkle is saying the unit of government she directly oversees hasn’t raised its base property tax levies over her 16 years ...

Record Cook County property tax hikes under Toni Preckwinkle expose a fundamentally broken system, benefitting insiders and ...

O'Connor discusses how Illinois is expanding senior property tax protections in 2026. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, ...

Greg Hinz examines the Democratic primary for Cook County Board president, as incumbent Toni Preckwinkle faces a challenge from Ald. Brendan Reilly over crime, taxes and leadership.