Cook County Board approves new health system CEO
The Cook County Board appointed Dr. Erik Mikaitis to oversee management of Stroger and Provident Hospitals, a network of clinics and the county’s Medicaid program.
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Cook County commissioners advance settlements tied to disgraced Chicago Detective Reynaldo Guevara
Cook County's Finance Committee approved $24.1 million in settlements related to prosecutions tied to disgraced Chicago Police Detective Reynaldo Guevara Wednesday.
Democrats looking for another clean sweep of Cook County races
GOP and Libertarians trying to interrupt Democratic streak in races for Circuit Court clerk, county clerk, County Board and Board of Review.
Spending caps lifted in all but two Chicago school board races
Thanks to major spending, candidates in eight out of 10 school board districts can accept unlimited contributions through the end of the year.
Gov. JB Pritzker and wife gave big for DNC, which raised $97M in all
The host committee reported spending nearly $83 million in the lead-up to, during and in the month following the August convention.
Pedro Martinez showcases TIF funding for CPS schools in North Lawndale amid CTU strife
Chicago Public Schools chief Pedro Martinez showcased tax increment financing for schools in North Lawndale to finance new STEAM programs.
Leaking Chicago Bears Arlington Heights tax appeal information earns Cook County official a slap on the wrist
Cook County's watchdog dinged a member of the county Board of Review Tuesday for leaking confidential Chicago Bears property tax appeal information about the Arlington Heights racetrack the team purchased.
Chicago made a bit of money on NASCAR race in 2024
Chicago shelled out $2.44 million this summer for the race, according a Tribune analysis. NASCAR made $2.77 million in direct payments in return.
School board campaign donations top $2.3 million a month before election, as money pours in from teachers union and charter groups
School board campaign donations top $2.3 million a month out from general election, as hundreds of thousands pile in from teachers union and charter groups just in the past week.
Who are the new Board of Education members and what will their appointments mean for CPS parents and children?
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s announcement of six proposed appointees to the Chicago Board of Education at a heated news conference Monday leaves the next several months shrouded in uncertainty for the...