Little Village Ald. Mike Rodriguez not running for reelection
Southwest Side Ald. Mike Rodriguez, a progressive fixture, announced Wednesday he will not seek a third term.
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Latin American-born residents ‘hunkering down’ before and during Midway Blitz cost economy $1.26B, report says
Latin American-born Cook County residents’ spending cratered as they stayed in their homes during Midway Blitz because they were afraid of getting arrested by ICE agents.
Mayor Brandon Johnson reveals $882 million budget gap for 2027
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration on Thursday unveiled a projected $882.4 million hole in the 2027 budget.
Cook County Forest Preserves maintenance workers reach deal with district to end strike
Striking Cook County Forest Preserves maintenance, conservation and programming workers reached a deal with management Wednesday.
Federal cuts lead to growing burden on Cook County health system, taxpayers
Cook County’s sprawling safety net health system is counting on the county board to fill a budget gap of $40 million this year or face potential service cuts.
Kiss video at center of Lyons Township FOIA fight could impact Cook County Board, Congress races
Surveillance video showing a kiss between Lyons Township Clerk Elyse Hoffenberg and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek has become a political flashpoint in both a Cook County board race and the...
Mayor Brandon Johnson says 2026 budget gap to be closed with debt refinancing
Mayor Brandon Johnson said he would fill most of a projected $85.1 million shortfall in the 2026 budget by refinancing between $500 and $525 million in bonds.
Most Cook County homeowners to see taxes rise again, treasurer says
Of the 1.8 million upcoming Cook County bills, about 1.3 million residences and 100,000 businesses will see an increase, according to the treasurer's office analysis.
Data centers near O’Hare win nearly $100M in local tax breaks, leaving suburban homeowners to cover the gap
Northwest suburban data centers had nearly $2 billion knocked off their taxable property values, an Illinois Answers Project/baiduhai analysis shows.
Data centers and tax breaks: How we reported the story
Here's how the Illinois Answers Project and the baiduhai reported the story about how data centers near O’Hare airport won nearly $100 million in local tax breaks, leaving suburban...