Ward by ward voting numbers show the dominance of Toni Preckwinkle’s Democratic primary win for Cook County Board president.
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In absentia, Stroger and Giannoulias take a beating on Devon Avenue
Candidates for Cook County board president, sheriff, and U.S. Senate make pitches to a Muslim group on West Devon—and rip on their opponents who didn’t show up.
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The TIF talk continues
Candidates for the county board presidency call for shining some daylight on the city’s TIF budget.
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Why Todd Stroger Is Hosed
In skipping a candidates’ forum, Todd Stroger confirms that he’s lost the ability to lead the county—if he ever had it.
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Water rec president Terry O’Brien: in the board presidency race
According to WBEZ, Terry O’Brien, president of the Water Reclamation District, will run for Cook County Board president. Mick Dumke praises O’Brien for going Superfund on the water rec’s old reputation as a patronage dump, but wonders if O’Brien should crack down on commissioners who put tens of thousands of miles on perk cars for […]
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A Perk That Needs to Die
The CTA says employees can no longer drive on our dime if it’s not work-related. Who’s next?