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November 2, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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Election Day is Tuesday. Make a plan and go vote!

Board President: Michael Murphy
Assessor: Nico Tsatsoulis
Sheriff: Brad Sandefur
Clerk: Justin Tucker (Write-In)

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November 1, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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October 30, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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#OldTowneEstateSales wishes you #HappyHalloween. If you haven’t figured it out, #estatesales are a great resource to find what you need at #discount prices.

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October 30, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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To my #Chicago and #CookCounty peeps yet to #vote, here’s the Chicago Bar Association’s judicial guide with recommendations for each judge. Please share. www.chicagobar.org/votejudges
November 2, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Cabrini-Green right of return!!! #chicagohousingauthority #affordablehousing #zoemaformayor #chicago #cookcounty #illinois #CCGP #greenparty
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October 27, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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the Cook County Green Party (CCGP) Chair Zoe Ma for Mayor of Chicago!!! #zoemaformayor #chicago #cookcounty #illinois #CCGP #greenparty
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October 27, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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🪴 Thanks for a great season! 🌳

The MWRD's Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree program has closed for the season and will resume in April 2027. In 2026, the MWRD distributed 5,734 native oak saplings across Cook County!

Visit mwrd.org/trees for care tips and resources.

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A graphic for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s “Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree” program. The image features a leafy oak tree and text that reads: “5,734 free trees distributed! Thanks for a great season! mwrd.org/trees.” At the bottom, there is the MWRD seal and a list of Board of Commissioners’ names.
October 29, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Cook County is poised to secure up to $600,000 for a groundbreaking housing rehabilitation program that could transform lives and homes across the region.

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HRA authorizes county-led application for $600,000 DEED owner-occupied rehab program
The board approved a resolution to apply for up to $600,000 from Minnesota DEED for a countywide owner-occupied housing rehabilitation program, with up to $25,000 per household and lead abatement required first under HUD rules.
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October 31, 2026 at 3:09 AM
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State Rep. Lillian Jimenez is sounding the alarm as local hospitals threaten to suspend critical labor-and-delivery services, risking the health of South Side families and deepening existing inequalities.

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State Rep. Lillian Jimenez and community speakers urge Cook County to protect Roseland hospital maternity services
State Representative Lillian Jimenez, nurses and local organizations told the Cook County Board that suspending labor-and-delivery at Roseland Community Hospital will deepen racial and economic inequities; Jimenez said she filed HB 3453 to require 120 days' notice and a prompt public meeting before closures.
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October 27, 2026 at 7:57 PM
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One Chicago precinct, the 10th Precinct of the 21st Ward, votes Nov 3 on whether to keep its ban on retail alcohol sales. The question:

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One Chicago precinct votes on whether to stay dry. Voters in the 10th Precinct of the 21st Ward decide whether its ban on retail alcohol sales should continue.
November 1, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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"For Preckwinkle, eyes on future"
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Chicago Tribune — Thursday 29 October 🔍

The report examines Toni Preckwinkle's anticipated fifth term as Cook County Board president, framing her tenure in terms of post-pandemic financial…

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Today's Chicago Tribune front page
October 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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"For Preckwinkle, eyes on future"
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Chicago Tribune — Thursday 29 October 🔍

The report examines Toni Preckwinkle's anticipated fifth term as Cook County Board president, framing her tenure in terms of post-pandemic financial…

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Today's Chicago Tribune front page
October 29, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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Cook County's FY27 budget prioritizes community safety, housing support, and small business assistance, reflecting the county's commitment to its residents amidst tough financial challenges.

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Chief of staff outlines Cook County FY27 budget priorities and totals
Lanetta Haines Turner presented the FY27 budget for offices under the president, saying the OUP general fund totals $338,800,000 (excluding fixed charges), personnel accounts for 65.5% of spending, and the presentation highlighted priorities including public safety, housing, infrastructure and small-business support.
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October 29, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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the Cook County Green Party (CCGP) Chair Zoe Ma for Mayor of Chicago!!! #zoemaformayor #chicago #cookcounty #illinois #CCGP #greenparty
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October 24, 2026 at 11:50 PM
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the Cook County Green Party (CCGP) Chair Zoe Ma for Mayor of Chicago!!! #zoemaformayor #chicago #cookcounty #illinois #CCGP #greenparty
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October 24, 2026 at 11:52 PM
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Cook County just took a major step towards affordable housing by adopting a new local trust fund, but a clerical error almost derailed the process!

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Cook County HRA adopts local housing trust fund ordinance
The Cook County Housing and Redevelopment Authority adopted Ordinance No. 1 creating a local housing trust fund after a brief clerical correction to the minimum-affordability term; the public hearing recorded no in-person or emailed comments.
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October 30, 2026 at 7:56 AM
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Chief Judge Charles Beach has proposed a $386.5 million budget for FY2027, marking a significant $24.5 million increase driven by new staffing and essential services for Cook County residents.

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Chief Judge Beach outlines $386.5 million FY2027 budget for Circuit Court of Cook County
Chief Judge Charles Beach presented the Office of the Chief Judge’s FY2027 general fund request of $386,500,000, a $24.5 million increase from FY2026, driven by salaries, benefits and added FTEs; he emphasized staffing, language access and juvenile-services investments.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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A recent assessment of Cook County's juvenile detention center revealed no immediate safety issues, but significant improvements in staffing and programming are on the horizon!

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Cook County launches fuller independent review of juvenile detention center and reports steep vacancy reductions
OCJ said Catalyzed Justice (funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation) is conducting a fuller JTDC assessment after an initial July visit; officials also reported youth detention specialist vacancies fell from 32 in June 2025 to 8 as of 10/15/26 and a 20% reduction in JTDC overtime.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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Cook County is investing $6.5 million to empower small businesses, aiming to serve over 106,000 entrepreneurs in FY27 while continuing its commitment to economic growth.

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Cook County keeps small-business programs and awards $6.5M for Small Business Source in FY27
County officials said they invested $9.2M in catalyst grants to 92 businesses, the Small Business Source has assisted more than 36,000 small businesses since 2022, and the FY27 budget includes $6.5M for the Small Business Source and $2.4M awarded to five community financial institutions to expand capital access.
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October 29, 2026 at 8:22 PM