News
Cook County Board race heats up
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Attorney Richard Boykin claimed property tax homeowner exemptions he wasn’t entitled to. He’s one of five candidates vying to replace retiring Commissioner Earlean Collins.
News
Deadline to register to vote fast approaching
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Feb. 18 is the cut-off for the March 18 primary. This year, some 17-year-olds will be able to participate because of a new state law.
News
Ald. Mitts backing convicted felon running for Cook County Board
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The 37th Ward leader is serving as campaign chairwoman for Ike Carothers, one of five candidates vying to replace Commissioner Earlean Collins.
News
Cook County Board candidates discuss priorities
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Four of the five candidates vying to replace 1st District Commissioner Earlean Collins discussed the issues Saturday.
News
Former alderman who served prison term wants a seat on the Cook County Board
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The Chicago Tribune reports that Ike Carothers wants to replace Commissioner Earlean Collins, who now says she’s not running for re-election.
Community
Another candidate set to run for Cook County Board
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Brenda Smith joins a growing field of challengers to longtime Commissioner Earlean Collins.
News
Another candidate may be challenging incumbent Earlean Collins
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Forest Park Commissioner Rory Hoskins said he is considering a run for 1st District Cook County commissioner.
News
Austin native running for Cook County Commissioner
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Lawyer Blake Sercye is challenging fellow Democrat Earlean Collins, who’s represented the 1st District for 15 years.
Opinion
Redistricting of Cook County board to be determined in coming weeks
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An alliance makes the case to keep North Lawndale together, as officials work on a new map that will be unveiled later this month.
News
Commissioner declines to take unpaid days
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Earlean Collins, who represents Austin on the 17-member Cook County Board, reversed her earlier decision. Most of the county’s 23,000-some workers are taking furlough days to help balance the budget.