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Incumbent McCaskill wins reelection to Cook County board

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — Incumbent Cook County 5th District Commissioner Kisha McCaskill won the general election Nov. 3, her first election after being appointed to that seat. McCaskill beat Republican candidate Richard Nolan to retain the commissioner’s position in Cook County’s 5th District, which spans parts of suburban Cook County and Chicago’s South Side. It does not include Lansing, but does include many communities within Thornton Township, including Dolton, Harvey, Hazel Crest, and Markham.

Cook County, IL · 2d
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Injustice Watch

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All Cook County circuit judges on track to win retention, but three face narrow margins

This story is developing. Follow the latest results on our live retention election tracker. All 60 Cook County circuit judges up for retention are on track to keep their seats for another six years — but three hover just above the 60% threshold needed, according to preliminary results from the Cook County clerk and the Chicago Board of Elections.

Cook County, IL · 2d
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Pat Hynes on Winning Cook County Assessor Race, Easing Tax Burdens

Democrat Pat Hynes beat out Libertarian Nico Tsatsoulis in Tuesday’s election to become the next Cook County assessor. The office is tasked with delivering accurate and transparent assessments to all residential and commercial properties. Hynes has called the system broken and mismanaged, and vowed to fix it. Hynes spent...

Cook County, IL · 1d
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Loyola Phoenix

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Cook County passes three notable ballot measure and advisory referendums

Cook County residents voted on several ballot measures Nov. 3 in addition to casting their votes in the various national and local races. Three notable ballot measures, previously reported on by The Phoenix, passed. The issues ranged from the recuperation of losses from federal ICE operations to a proposed millionaire...

Cook County, IL · 2d
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Loyola Phoenix

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Incumbent Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle reelected

Incumbent Democratic Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was reelected for her fifth full term Nov. 3. She was first elected in 2010 and has held the position since then. Chicago Public Media called the race for Preckwinkle, who defeated Libertarian candidate Michael Murphy at 7 p.m. Tuesday night. She...

Cook County, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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Here are the latest results for the Cook County ‘Millionaire Tax' referendum

Voters in Cook County are being asked if the state of Illinois should consider an additional tax on millionaires, and early results are emphatic. The text of the amendment asked voters if the state should enact a 3% tax on income over $1 million in an effort to halt increases on property taxes, or even to potentially roll some increases back.

Cook County, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Cook County Health offering free flu, COIVD vaccines ahead of holiday season

Cook County Public Health is offering free flu and COVID vaccines ahead of the holiday season.

Cook County, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Pritzker pauses events next week for medical procedure

Governor JB Pritzker will pause his events next week so he can recover from a medical procedure, his office said Friday.

Chicago, IL · 3h

CBS Chicago

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Cook County pilot program helping aspiring homeowners realize their dream

A Cook County housing program is bringing new homes and potential financial assistance to working families in underserved communities.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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Gunshot detection wins overwhelming support in Chicago as Cook County judges keep their seats

Chicago voters delivered a strong message in favor of gunshot-detection technology Tuesday, with roughly 447,000 casting ballots to support its reinstatement. That’s about 128,000 more votes than Mayor Brandon Johnson received when he was elected in April 2023. But Cook County voters appeared ready to retain every judge on...

Chicago, IL · 2d

WBBM News Radio

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Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

Cook County, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

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Soul Train Awards held in Chicago for the first time

Thursday night was a homecoming for one of Chicago's cultural treasures, as the Soul Train Awards arrived in the city where the iconic show originated. The taping of the awards show brought stars to the Loop.

Chicago, IL · 21h

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Ravenswood homeowners racing against the cold to repair flood damage

Chicago, IL · 22h

Riverside Brookfield Landmark

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First Avenue to close at Cermak Road for 5 days

A detour around a one-mile stretch of First Avenue is planned for later this month when the thoroughfare closes for railroad repairs. The stretch of First Avenue from Cermak Road to Roosevelt Road will be closed from 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, through 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21, weather permitting, according to press releases from the North Riverside village government and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

North Riverside, IL · 1d

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Cook County Board of Review Opens Fourth Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season

Cook County Board of Review Opens Fourth Group of Townships for 2026 Property Tax Appeal Season. The Cook County Board of Review (CCBOR) will begin accepting 2026 property tax assessment appeals for the fourth group of townships. The fourth group will open for filing on Monday, November 9, 2026. Property...

Cook County, IL · 1d

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Voters approve Moraine Valley $115M bond sale

Voters in the Moraine Valley Community College district voted Tuesday night in favor of a $115 million bond sale which would be used to “build, equip, renovate, and repair” buildings on campus to expand the school’s student capacity in high-demand career and technical education programs. With all...

Palos Hills, IL · 2d

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Illinois secession movement grows as 12 more counties back split

The movement to separate parts of Illinois from the state continues to grow, with voters in 12 more downstate counties approving non-binding secession referendums in the November election. That brings the total to 45 counties, plus several townships within Adams County, that have approved the measures since 2020. Woman behind...

Illinois · 2d

CBS Chicago

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200-acre South Works site pitched as new lakefront Bears home

Related Midwest says a stadium and entertainment district at the former South Works site would also host concerts and community events. As of late October, the Bears said Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana, were their only options.

Chicago, IL · 8h

Quad Cities Sports Network

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Suburban Politics Aren't Boring: Married Chicagoland Clerk Caught Kissing Mayor

Now that Midterms are over, let's review some of the spicier moments.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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Palos Park American Legion to dissolve

American Legion Post 1993 in Palos Park is ready to dissolve. But before it’s gone, Commander Terry Cornell had an award to give on Nov. 2 at the Village of Orland Park’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Orland Park’s Veterans Advisory Board and the village’s recreation department have...

Palos Park, IL · 2d