A handful of additional candidates filed papers on Wednesday for Columbia County and district political offices.

Just under the wire, dozens of hopefuls for county races submitted their nominating papers to earn their spots down ballot on ...

The former head of the Friends of the Parks who defeated George Lucas’ Chicago lakefront museum proposal formally launched ...

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation expanding eligibility for senior property tax breaks and moving the due date back one month for spring Cook County property tax bills.

A prosecutor said LaMar Cook “represents a danger to the community at large” and argued that he should be held for up to 120 ...

Candidates vying for political offices across Illinois began filing petitions Monday morning to be placed on next year’s ...

Monday is the first day for Cook County political candidates to file nominating petitions for the March primary election.

Monday is the first day for local political candidates to file nominating petitions for the March primary election. Candidates looking to file for the March 17, 2026, primary were expected to start ...

Mariyana Spyropoulos took office in December and began to do what she promised to do: improving trust and transparency.

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