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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announces her 2027 budget proposal during a board meeting on Oct. 8, 2026. Preckwinkle’s said her proposal would close a $550 million preliminary gap. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Preckwinkle proposes stopgap fixes, shrinking budget to address Cook County’s $550M shortfall

By A.D. Quig

October 8, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will propose “sweeping the cupboards bare” to close a...

A sign welcomes the Chicago Bears to Hammond on June 10, 2026, outside the Pavilion at Wolf Lake Memorial Park in the area of their possible stadium site. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

What to know about the Chicago Bears’ possible move from Soldier Field

By baiduhai

October 2, 2026 at 11:35 a.m.

Arlington Heights? Indiana? Chicago? Here’s what to know about the Bears’ possible move from Soldier...

Letters to the Editor: Illinois must help in preventing suicide

By Pioneer Press

September 29, 2026 at 2:57 p.m.

The president of a mental health center says quality outpatient therapy can be effective in...

Earl Wilson listens to pretrial motions ahead of openings in his jury trial for the 2017 fatal shooting of Cook County Judge Raymond Myles and the shooting of his girlfriend, at the Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview, Jan. 13, 2026. Assistant Public Defender Takenya Nixon is at right. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Man found guilty of murdering Cook County judge in 2017

By Madeline Buckley

January 22, 2026 at 4:10 p.m.

A jury on Wednesday found a man guilty of murdering a Cook County judge, following...

The former Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights is covered in snow on Jan. 16, 2026. The 326-acre site is owned by the Chicago Bears and is being considered as a location for the team’s new domed stadium and entertainment district. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office inks new deal with outside lawyer to advise in Chicago Bears stadium talks

By Dan Petrella

January 21, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Gov. JB Pritzker’s office signed a new $25,000 contract late last month with an outside...

Ridvan Alka, left, laughs as he tailgates outside with friends outside of Soldier Field before the Chicago Bears play the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional playoff game on Jan. 18, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears fans pledge their undying support — even Indiana: ‘We’ll follow them there, everywhere’

By Adriana Pérez

January 18, 2026 at 7:28 p.m.

Whatever the future holds for the Chicago Bears, fans say they will follow.

Chicago Bears fan Niyi Kuye blows a whistle while tailgating before the game against the Packers on Dec. 20, 2025, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

As the Bears gain momentum, Chicago house music staple ‘Percolator’ rises with them

By Darcel Rockett

January 18, 2026 at 9:22 p.m.

Chicago Bears fans are cheering the playoffs by posting social media video reels synced to...

Former Chicago police Superintendent James O'Grady. (Chicago Police Department)

James O’Grady, former Chicago police superintendent and Cook County sheriff who drew praise and scandal, dies at 96

By Bob Goldsborough

January 16, 2026 at 1:02 p.m.

Known for his support of street cops, O'Grady initially was praised for targeting corruption but...

A Skokie woman and her friend brought a lawsuit against the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe after they said they suffered significant injuries from equipment at the Lightscape holiday lights show that fell on them. Shown is a 2025 Lightscape exhibit in which lights create the illusion of dancing fairies. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Skokie woman and friend sue Chicago Botanic Garden, citing injuries from falling Lightscape gear
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By Daniel I. Dorfman

January 12, 2026 at 9:47 a.m.

A Skokie woman and her friend sued Glencoe's Chicago Botanic Garden, citing injuries from Lightscape...

Ayelech Gray, left, of Elk Grove High School, Jonila Ilazi of Rolling Meadows High School and Nell Krzyszczuk of Rolling Meadows High School receive training to be official election judges while operating on-campus early voting sites as part of the Cook County clerk’s office’s first-ever high school early voting program at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights on Jan. 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Cook County clerk’s office teams up with Chicago Bears to launch inaugural student election judge program

By Tess Kenny

January 7, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

Dubbed “Defenders of DA’mocracy,” students are training to run early voting sites at their schools...

Geja’s Cafe fondue dinner. (Geja's Cafe)

NYE 2025: Chicago-area restaurant specials and drink packages to ring in the New Year

By Samantha Nelson

December 24, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Restaurants throughout Chicago are celebrating by hosting dinners filled with luxurious items like seafood, steak...

Associate Pastor Joseph L. Morrow, at Fourth Presbyterian Church, center, prays as he stands with other Chicago-area pastors in the lobby of the County Building on Dec. 15, 2025, to demand action to reverse increases in home property taxes. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Cook County property tax troubles trigger school district losses, reform demands

By A.D. Quig

December 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Cook County suburban school districts are begging to receive their share of property tax revenues...

Traffic moves along I-80/I-94 on Dec. 17, 2025, near the Indiana border in Lansing. (Dominic Di Palermo/baiduhai)

Illinois lawmakers skeptical about Chicago Bears possibly moving to Indiana, while Hoosier leaders tee up the football

By Robert McCoppin

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December 18, 2025 at 7:10 p.m.

The Chicago Bears announced they will consider moving to Indiana if they can't get the...