Toni Preckwinkle picks new Cook County Forest Preserves boss
Adam Bianchi comes from Colorado, where he served as district ranger for the White River National Forest’s Dillon Ranger District, an hour west of Denver.
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Cook County preparing for $211M budget deficit for 2026
County Board President Toni Preckwinkle told reporters the 2026 projection is more “problematic” than others recently, and cautioned that “this is our best guess.”
Ald. Jim Gardiner cleared of ethics charge, $20K fine; ethics board chair stepping down
The about-face came as an administrative judge found the city “failed to establish by a preponderance of the evidence” that Gardiner was liable for the alleged violations.
Gov. JB Pritzker signs budget amid federal funding uncertainty, unaddressed transit issues
Gov. JB Pritzker signed his seventh annual budget, balanced as promised with spending cuts, taxes and one-time revenue boosts,.
Pension change boon to Chicago police officers, firefighters, but additional hit to taxpayers
Mayor Brandon Johnson's finance team estimated the initial cost would be $52 million in 2027. Budget watchdogs warned it will add billions to the city's pension liability.
Troubled Cook County tech firm used insider lobbyist who was later convicted in ComEd corruption scheme
Tyler Technologies' major Cook County contracts – peppered with delays and cost overruns – were shepherded by lobbyist Jay Doherty, who is set to be sentenced in unrelated utility scandal.
Official leaving Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration for Obama Foundation
Chief Operating Officer John Roberson is exiting the mayor’s office to join the Obama Foundation, according to two sources with knowledge of his plans.
Cook County property tax reforms stall out in Springfield
When property tax bills will ultimately hit mailboxes is still in flux, as tech upgrades continue at the county’s property tax offices.
Former aldermanic candidate wins $1.4M in defamation suit over campaign mailers
South Side Ald. Lamont Robinson's campaign and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s 4th Ward Democratic Organization are on the hook for $1.475 million in punitive damages.
Aldermen, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration officials argue over credit downgrade
How much the credit downgrade costs Chicago taxpayers won't be clear until the city goes to market this month for the borrowing.