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Eileen O’Neill Burke, the Democratic candidate for Cook County state’s attorney, hugs Ald. Pat Dowell while declaring victory on election night on Nov. 5, 2024, at Moe’s Cantina in River North. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Eileen O’Neill Burke pledges to ‘make Cook County safer’ as state’s attorney

November 6, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Democrat Eileen O'Neill Burke declared victory over Republican candidate Bob Fioretti less than two hours after the polls closed.

Chicago police recruits including the tallest among them, Jay Carson, raise right hands as they say the oath of office at the Chicago Police Department graduation ceremony at Navy Pier on July 30, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s CPD budget plan cuts constitutional policing, other reform offices: ‘It’s a gutting’

November 1, 2024 at 4:30 p.m.

The mayor’s budget recommendation would cut staffing for the Office of Constitutional Policing and Reform by 57%, from 65 to 28.

Mayor Brandon Johnson gives his budget address during a City Council meeting on Oct. 30, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s property tax hike gets opposition, caution from aldermen

October 30, 2024 at 6:01 p.m.

That tax hike instantly led a large group of aldermen to outright oppose Mayor Johnson's budget proposal and say their constituents cannot bear the cost.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson gives his budget address during the City Council meeting at City Hall on Oct. 30, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks $300M property tax hike in 2025 budget

October 30, 2024 at 5:49 p.m.

The $300 million increase is a major flip-flop from Johnson’s prior vow not to employ the widely unpopular revenue-raising tactic.

Republican Bob Fioretti and Democrat Eileen O'Neill Burke are the main candidates running to take over as Cook County state's attorney. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

In ‘weird’ Cook County state’s attorney’s race, O’Neill Burke — who progressives called a ‘de facto’ Republican — looking to defeat GOPer Fioretti

October 30, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

The top race in Cook County has not generated mass mailings, broadcast commercials or even a public debate.

City Council members exit past a portrait of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after a council meeting at City Hall on Oct. 22, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Aldermen expecting Mayor Brandon Johnson’s budget plan to include property tax increase

October 28, 2024 at 7:39 p.m.

Johnson will introduce his 2025 spending plan Wednesday. Mayoral spokeswoman Erin Connelly declined comment about the possibility he will call for a property tax hike.

Newly confirmed CEO for the Cook County Health system, Dr. Erik Mikaitis, at a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 24, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Cook County Board approves new health system CEO

October 24, 2024 at 5:37 p.m.

The Cook County Board appointed Dr. Erik Mikaitis to oversee management of Stroger and Provident Hospitals, a network of clinics and the county’s Medicaid program.

Former Chicago police Detective Reynaldo Guevara hides his face as he leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, June 8, 2018. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Cook County commissioners advance settlements tied to disgraced Chicago Detective Reynaldo Guevara

October 24, 2024 at 6:48 a.m.

Cook County's Finance Committee approved $24.1 million in settlements related to prosecutions tied to disgraced Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara Wednesday.

Mariyana Spyropoulos, who is running for Cook County Circuit Court clerk, chats at a Cook County Democratic Party fundraiser at the Hilton Chicago on South Michigan Avenue in Chicago on Oct. 18, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Democrats looking for another clean sweep of Cook County races

October 22, 2024 at 9:43 a.m.

GOP and Libertarians trying to interrupt Democratic streak in races for Circuit Court clerk, county clerk, County Board and Board of Review.

Candidates for the Chicago Board of Education prepare to speak during a candidate forum featuring candidates from Districts 2 and 4, at Lane Tech College Prep High School on Oct. 5, 2024. (Tess Crowley/baiduhai)

Spending caps lifted in all but two Chicago school board races

October 18, 2024 at 6:27 p.m.

Thanks to major spending, candidates in eight out of 10 school board districts can accept unlimited contributions through the end of the year.

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