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People with signs stand outside a Tesla dealership at 901 N. Rush St. to protest Tesla chief executive Elon Musk's involvement in federal government affairs during a demonstration called "Tesla Takedown" on Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Hundreds gather at Gold Coast Tesla dealership as part of national protests against DOGE

March 30, 2025 at 8:07 a.m.

Roughly 200 people gathered outside a Gold Coast Tesla dealership on Saturday, taking part in nationwide protests against Elon Musk and the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency.

Springfield, Illinois 5th Ward Alderwoman and registered state lobbyist, Lakeisha Purchase, has been hired by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lobby the city. (City of Springfield)

Mayor Brandon Johnson adds Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team

March 28, 2025 at 2:46 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson adding Springfield alderwoman to lobbying team, part of his efforts to improve relations in the capital.

People conduct business in the Cook County treasurer’s office on Jan. 10, 2024. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Wealthy white homeowners vote more on property tax hike proposals in Cook County, study finds

March 26, 2025 at 8:03 a.m.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas' office found a small number of voters — largely rich, white homeowners — tend to have the strongest turnout for property tax votes.

Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez leaves following a Chicago Board of Education meeting on March 13, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

CPS staff in a political tug-of-war: What to know about Chicago’s $175M pension battle

March 26, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

A controversial $175 million pension payment for non-teaching Chicago Public Schools staff has created tension between the district and Mayor Brandon Johnson.

Former 45th Ward Ald. John Arena, seen April 7, 2015, has been picked by Mayor Brandon Johnson to lobby on behalf of his administration in Springfield. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson taps former Northwest Side alderman as Springfield lobbyist

March 24, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

Former Ald. John Arena, who lost his City Council seat representing the 45th Ward in 2019, was hired to lobby for Mayor Brandon Johnson in Springfield.

Mayor Brandon Johnson, seated alongside Budget Director Annette Guzman, meets with the Tribune Editorial Board to discuss the budget and other issues on Oct. 31, 2024, at City Hall. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson defends asking city contractors to take pay reductions

March 18, 2025 at 4:56 p.m.

Johnson’s remarks came after his administration asked contractors doing business with the city last Wednesday for “a price reduction of minimally 3%.”

Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle attends the Democratic Party of Illinois’ second annual gala fundraiser at the Field Museum on Sept. 27, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Cook County’s Democratic incumbents plant flags for 2026 re-election bids

March 17, 2025 at 5:08 p.m.

Toni Preckwinkle, Sheriff Tom Dart, Treasurer Maria Pappas and Assessor Fritz Kaegi have all declared or signaled they plan to run again.

Raphael Espinoza, left, and Skylar Damiano play with their cat, Patch, in the kitchen of their Humboldt Park home on March 6, 2025. For about two and a half years, the two have lived in their newly constructed house, which has been taxed erroneously as a vacant side lot. The assessor's office assured them the property assessment will be updated and that they won't have to pay back taxes. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Cook County assessor fixes hundreds of misclassified properties following Tribune-Illinois Answers investigation

March 16, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Following a Tribune-Illinois Answers Project report, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office is fixing hundreds of properties it misclassified.

Cook County Commissioner Anthony Quezada leads a chant during a news conference at City Hall regarding keeping Chicago a sanctuary city on Jan. 13, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Anthony Quezada front-runner for 35th Ward seat as Mayor Brandon Johnson outlines selection process

March 10, 2025 at 5:32 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration said he will task a five-person committee with vetting and evaluating aldermanic candidates, who have until next Monday to apply.

State Rep. Will Guzzardi speaks on the House floor Jan. 7, 2025, at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Cook County moves to change how it offloads delinquent taxes

February 24, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

Legislation in Springfield calls for an open auction after a tax sale, through which a property owner could recoup some of its value.

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