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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

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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...

Ald. Silvana Tabares, 23rd, speaks during a hearing on public safety issues at City Hall, June 9, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Domestic violence task force calls for Cook County courts to open up records

By A.D. Quig

July 9, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

The Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force wants more data to be public and...

A digital billboard advertising the Bears sits near the practice track of the former Arlington International Racetrack near Route 53 and Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights on June 25, 2024. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears get OK to keep billboard in Arlington Heights despite stadium uncertainty

By Christopher Placek

July 7, 2026 at 5:16 p.m.

The billboard in Arlington Heights that teases Chicago Bears games will be able to remain...

Poupard Place, a 48-unit affordable housing development for people with intellectual and physical disabilities, opened June 30 in downtown Northbrook. Photo taken July 1, 2026. (Alexandra Murphy/for Pioneer Press.)

In Northbrook, people with disabilities get affordable housing option as Poupard Place opens

By Alexandra Murphy

July 7, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

In Northbrook, people with disabilities get an affordable housing option as 48-unit Poupard Place apartment...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss marches in the 55th annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the Lakeview neighborhood. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

The $25,000 question: Who can afford to be a suburban mayor in Evanston or elsewhere?

By Claire Murphy

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July 6, 2026 at 9:45 a.m.

Most suburban mayors earn little or nothing yet many devote 25 or more hours a...

An employee holds a Colt Match Target 9 mm AR semiautomatic rifle at Suburban Sporting Goods in Melrose Park on June 30, 2026. The U.S. Supreme Court indicated it would hear arguments possibly later this year over Cook County's ban on so-called assault weapons. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Supreme Court to hear Cook County assault weapons ban case, potentially setting up test for Illinois gun law

By Rebecca Johnson

June 30, 2026 at 9:37 p.m.

Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke vowed to “not back down” from defending the...

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss gives the 2026 State of the City address to a crowd of supporters at Evanston SPACE on June 23, 2026. (Claire Murphy/Pioneer Press)

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to resign in October, which will trigger a special election for his successor

By Claire Murphy

June 24, 2026 at 6:33 p.m.

Likely headed to Congress, Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss to resign Oct. 18, in time to...

People celebrate Independence Day by watching fireworks at Chicago’s Navy Pier on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Fireworks 2026: All the Fourth of July shows for America 250

By Doug George

July 3, 2026 at 7:44 a.m.

Our list of more than 100 shows around the Chicago area includes special displays for...

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks alongside House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch after signing the state budget, June 16, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Chicago Bears still looking to piece together stadium legislation in Illinois, Gov. JB Pritzker says

By Olivia Olander

June 23, 2026 at 6:20 p.m.

The Chicago Bears are looking to piece together legislation in Illinois that might pass the...

Swimmers exit the Lake Michigan water as they finish the Wilmette Open Water swim race June 13, 2026, at Gillson Beach in Wilmette. (Alexandra Murphy/for Pioneer Press)

Open Water swimmers race one mile in Lake Michigan, off Wilmette beach

By Alexandra Murphy

June 19, 2026 at 1:31 p.m.

The Wilmette Open Water one-mile swim race in Lake Michigan attracted many athletes to Gillson...

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, second from right, listens to speakers during a pride flag raising ceremony at Daley Plaza on June 1, 2026. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Cook County deficit projected at $550 million

By A.D. Quig

June 18, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

Cook County’s budget gap is projected to rise to $550 million heading into next year,...