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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...

Bears chairman George McCaskey (second from left) and Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren (third from left) chat on the field before a game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Nov. 16, 2025. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Column: Can Chicago Bears owners find true happiness in an enclosed stadium off the Skyway?

By Paul Sullivan

December 18, 2025 at 5:34 p.m.

The owners of the Chicago Bears are threatening to move the team to northwest Indiana,...

Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie recently saw the opening of a Lego store and a Sees's Candies. The outdoor mall is also offering photos with Santa at the Candy Cane station behind the holiday trolley. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Lego store, other new businesses open at Skokie’s Old Orchard, plus holiday extras

By Pioneer Press

December 16, 2025 at 5:41 p.m.

A Lego store and a See's Candies have opened, and other new businesses are set...

George Cardenas, center, commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review, talks about property tax appeals at a news conference in Chicago on Dec. 4, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

George Cardenas’ spot likely safe on March primary ballots
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By A.D. Quig

December 15, 2025 at 6:03 p.m.

Political veteran George Cardenas has likely won his way back on the March Democratic primary...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle carries nominating petitions Oct. 27, 2025, at the county clerk’s Office for the March primary election. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Report: Cook County should revamp property tax breaks for businesses

By A.D. Quig

December 12, 2025 at 12:31 p.m.

Cook County’s system to give property tax breaks to businesses is set to expire in...

Starting the drive through the show on Nov. 25, 2025 at the fifth annual Willow Hill Lights show in Northbrook at Willow Hill. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Willow Hill holiday lights display in Northbrook welcomes dogs to enjoy the show

By Karie Angell Luc

December 10, 2025 at 8:29 a.m.

Willow Hill holiday lights display in Northbrook welcomes dogs to enjoy the 2.5 mile drive-through...

Arlington Heights police file suit challenging new village ordinance that prevents sergeants from forming a union

By Robert McCoppin

December 9, 2025 at 7:39 p.m.

The Metropolitan Alliance of Police and three Arlington Heights police officers filed suit against the...

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, right, greets people arriving at the treasurer's office at Chicago City Hall Nov. 20, 2025. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Federal judge rules Cook County tax sale system unconstitutional

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By A.D. Quig

December 10, 2025 at 2:13 p.m.

After a group of homeowners filed suit claiming Cook County's tax sale process robbed them...

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi attends the American Legion Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2025, at Manuel Perez Jr. Memorial Plaza in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Who’s to blame for this year’s property tax bills? Finger-pointing and opportunism abound.

By A.D. Quig

December 1, 2025 at 5:38 p.m.

Within days, the metastasizing debate over who was responsible for the rising tax burden collided...

Will County government offices. (Daily Southtown file photo)

Electoral Board removes one Will County board candidate, other cases pending

By Michelle Mullins

November 26, 2025 at 3:34 p.m.

Tyler Giacalone, a District 1 candidate for Will County board, appeals removal from ballot; District...

Santa Claus says hello on Dec. 9, 2022 during the Purple Line appearance of the Allstate CTA Holiday Train between the Howard station to Linden in Wilmette. (Pioneer Press)

Christmas, holiday events in Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook, Glencoe, Winnetka

By Pioneer Press

November 21, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.

Enjoy Christmas and holiday 2025 events in Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Glenview, Northbrook, Glencoe and Winnetka.