Judge invalidates ‘Bring Chicago Home’ referendum on March 19 ballot
Real estate interests sued to stop cornerstone homelessness initiative pushed by Mayor Brandon Johnson.
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Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes plan to borrow $1.25 billion for housing, development and climate goals
Johnson’s plan would require City Council approval, but would provide $250 million per year for housing and planning projects through 2028.
DuPage extends water contract with Chicago but charges ahead on its own pipeline plans
The deal was set to expire next month. At $4.54 per 1,000 gallons, DuPage is on track to pay Chicago $122 million this year to pump water to residents.
Campaign cash and accusations fly in race for Cook County court clerk
First-term Clerk Iris Martinez facing off against Mariyana Spyropoulos, who is currently on the water reclamation board.
Mayor Brandon Johnson cites differences on migrant response for failure to pitch in on latest state, Cook County funding plan
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle pledged an additional $250 million in funding to address the migrant crisis, but said $321 million is needed.
County property tax official running for sixth term rakes in cash from appeals industry
Chicago Bears' property tax attorney among those who have contributed to Larry Rogers Jr.'s reelection bid for Cook County Board of Review.
State’s attorney Democratic candidates spar over Foxx at Tribune Editorial Board meeting
Clayton Harris III is facing Eileen O'Neil Burke to replace Kim Foxx as the county's prosecutor.
Judge hears arguments in Johnson homelessness referendum lawsuit
As early voting for the March 19 primary geared up in Chicago, voters were still in the dark about whether their choice on the Bring Chicago Home referendum would count.
Democratic candidates for state’s attorney split on juvenile crimes, retail theft
The primary race to succeed the county’s outgoing top prosecutor, Kim Foxx, pits Eileen O’Neill Burke against Clayton Harris III.
Assessor contributes $100K to Super PAC in fight with tax appeal commissioner
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi made the $100,000 infusion in an apparent escalation in his fight against an adversary on the county’s Board of Review.