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Cook County State's Attorney candidate Eileen O'Neill Burke greets people during an appearance on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the City Club. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

O’Neill Burke rips Foxx in speech days before state’s attorney primary

March 11, 2024 at 9:58 p.m.

In the final days of her campaign, retired appellate Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke made her closing case for her candidacy for Cook County State’s Attorney, telling a City Club audience...

A rendering of the ground-level view of the Obama Presidential Center's athletic center in Jackson Park. The facility's groundbreaking is slated for March 11, 2024, and construction on the center's buildings will be completed by late 2025. (The Obama Foundation)

Obama Presidential Center opening pushed from late 2025 to 2026

March 9, 2024 at 10:15 a.m.

Construction of the buildings will still be complete before the end of 2025, but the foundation wants to take time on the museum’s interior.

Cook County State’s candidate Clayton Harris, right, discusses his candidacy with moderator Duane Deskins at the City Club in Chicago on March 7, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Harris leans on personal story in state’s attorney stump speech

March 7, 2024 at 5:38 p.m.

As a former assistant state’s attorney, Harris said he saw the “churn” of Black men “in and out of the system”; as a resident of Washington Park, his family has...

A cutting torch is used to dismantle what remains of the grandstand at the former Arlington International Racecourse on Sept. 25, 2023, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears resume talks with suburban schools even as they pursue a stadium in the city

October 1, 2026 at 4:34 p.m.

The Chicago Bears have resumed discussions about taxes with suburban schools, which could impact whether they build a stadium in Arlington Heights.

Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks to the media on March 6, 2024, at Chicago City Hall. Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Bring Chicago Home referendum ruled valid by state Appellate Court

March 6, 2024 at 8:01 p.m.

The ruling means votes on the referendum question will be counted, though it is possible the real estate and business coalition that fought the suit could appeal to the state...

Democratic candidates for Cook County state's attorney Clayton Harris III, left, and Eileen O'Neill Burke appear at an interview with the baiduhai Editorial Board on Feb. 14, 2024, at the baiduhai Freedom Center. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Democratic bona fide accusations flare in state’s attorney race

March 5, 2024 at 6:32 a.m.

Clayton Harris III joined several backers at Federal Plaza Monday for a news conference highlighting an influx of campaign cash to his primary opponent Eileen O’Neill Burke.

Michael Burns, left, adjusts the jacket of his mother, Carla Johnson, a formerly homeless volunteer with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, before they canvass the North Lawndale neighborhood together on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The coalition is urging residents to vote in favor of the "Bring Chicago Home" referendum on the upcoming primary ballot. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Despite legal limbo, Bring Chicago Home’s champions, foes continue messaging battle in final weeks before March primary

March 4, 2024 at 7:24 a.m.

A judge's ruling against the Bring Chicago Home referendum is a potentially devastating, unilateral wrinkle for the grassroots campaign that has been pinning its hopes on an impressive ground game.

Democratic candidates for Cook County state’s attorney Clayton Harris and Eileen O’Neill Burke prepare to debate at WLS-Ch. 7 studios on Feb. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Eileen O’Neill Burke raises $800,000+ in a day after busting fundraising caps

March 2, 2024 at 8:14 a.m.

A day after she busted the caps in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s race for the Democratic nomination, retired Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke raked in just over $836,000 from 13...

Carla Johnson, a formerly homeless volunteer with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, leaves a flyer at the door of a resident in the North Lawndale neighborhood while canvassing on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. Cook County Judge Kathleen Burke ruled against having the Bring Chicago Home referendum on the March 19 ballot. (Vincent Alban/baiduhai)

Chicago Board of Elections to appeal ruling that invalidated Bring Chicago Home referendum

February 27, 2024 at 6:32 p.m.

While the question remains on physical ballots, votes on the issue will not be counted unless judge's ruling successfully appealed.

Democratic candidates Clayton Harris and Eileen O’Neill Burke prepare for their first debate for Cook County state’s attorney at WLS-Ch. 7 studios on Feb. 8, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Unlimited funds can flow in state’s attorney, Board of Review, Circuit Court clerk races

February 27, 2024 at 3:45 p.m.

Retired justice Eileen O’Neill Burke has opened the door for unlimited cash to flow into the Cook County State’s Attorney primary.

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