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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...

Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly, 42nd, prepare for a debate at WTTW-Ch. 11 in Chicago for the next term of Cook County Board president on March 3, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Cook County Board president race hinges on whether voters want steady hand or new course

By A.D. Quig

March 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Toni Preckwinkle is running for her fifth term. If she’s ultimately successful, she would equal...

Cyclists pose for a pre-ride photo Saturday morning during the 7th annual celebration of International Women's Day Together We Ride at Trek Highland Park. (Gina Grillo/ For the Pioneer Press)

Cyclists and hikers gathered in Highland Park on March 7 to honor International Women’s Day

By Gina Grillo

March 9, 2026 at 6:55 p.m.

Saturday’s spring temperatures and light rain didn’t deter cyclists and hikers who gathered to honor...

In green hat, pointing, is Yvette Bujak of Lake Bluff at the 13th annual Purple Plunge at Breezewald Park in Lake Zurich on March 7, 2026. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Lake Zurich’s Purple Plunge, in its 13th year, attracts over 500 plungers
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By Karie Angell Luc

March 9, 2026 at 2:07 p.m.

Lake Zurich’s lake water temperature was 57 degrees when the 13th annual Purple Plunge in...

Taylar Tramil, left, of Workers Center for Racial Justice, and Karen Ottoni, right, senior communications manager for Community Change, discuss guaranteed income at a meeting in Hyde Park on March 6, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Cook County’s guaranteed income program supporters hold meeting

By Eva Remijan-Toba

March 7, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

In its 2026 budget, Cook County set aside $7.5 million to carry the guaranteed income...

Members of the Glenview New Development Commission heard a village proposal, at their Feb. 11, 2026 meeting, to encourage more food and entertainment businesses in the downtown and reduce the number of service businesses, including doctors. Shown is restaurant Jackman & Co., which opened in summer 2025. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Glenview slows plans to turn downtown into entertainment district, ban service businesses

By Jennifer Johnson

February 24, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

Glenview slows plans to turn downtown into an entertainment district, ban service and retail businesses,...

A sign welcomes motorists to Hammond on Jan.13, 2026. (Terrence Antonio James/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights? Hammond? Chicago Bears could join 10 NFL franchises who left namesake cities for suburbs.

By Robert McCoppin

February 22, 2026 at 7:55 a.m.

The Chicago Bears are pondering a move to a new taxpayer-subsidized stadium in Hammond. If...

U.S. Border Patrol agents detain a driver on Cicero Avenue while conducting an immigration operation in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Dec. 16, 2025. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Cook County top prosecutor circulates policy outlining process for charging federal immigration agents

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By Madeline Buckley

February 19, 2026 at 4:55 p.m.

The Cook County state's attorney's office on Thursday released a protocol outlining the steps for...

Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly participate in a debate at WFLD-Ch. 32 for the next term of Cook County Board president on Feb. 17, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Cook County Board president candidates tussle over budgets, taxes and Trump

By A.D. Quig

February 18, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly highlighted their differing approaches to the office...

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, at right, a Democrat of New York, speaks Feb. 17, 2026 in Winnetka following an economic roundtable on the cost of living. New Trier Township Supervisor Gail Schnitzer Eisenberg, at left, and U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois' 10th District, center, look on. (Daniel I. Dorfman/for Pioneer Press)

US House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries visits Chicago suburbs to talk about cost of living

By Daniel I. Dorfman

February 19, 2026 at 5:14 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, House minority leader in Congress, visited Winnetka to talk about the...

Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia speaks at a press conference about the Mega Project Bill and how to keep the Bears in Illinois on Jan. 16, 2026, in Arlington Heights. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Arlington Heights rallies to bring Chicago Bears to the suburbs — and fight off a bid from Indiana

By Robert McCoppin

February 11, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Arlington Heights leaders and residents plan to rally Wednesday for Illinois lawmakers to fight off...