A study just came out that takes a closer look at who's showing up to vote on property tax referendums in Cook County and who isn't.

An analysis from the Cook County treasurer's office — ahead of the April 1 suburban consolidated elections — reveals turnout ...

White, wealthier, and homeowning Cook County residents are more likely to vote on ballot questions that raise taxes, a new ...

Good morning, Chicago. Some suburban voters are facing key decisions about hiking property taxes in the April 1 election, but if the past is precedent, “the few will decide for the many” again, ...

Michelle Kohler is running for reelection to the Northbrook Village Board in the April 1 consolidated municipal election.

Many voters don’t make the time to cast a ballot in their local elections, and that is a sad statement for our democracy.

Cook's appointment comes as the state and region grapple with worsening climate issues such as extreme heat, devastating wildfires and a water crisis on the Colorado River.

NORRISTOWN — Impacts of decisions being made in Washington, D.C., found their way into the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting as the board’s Democratic leadership expressed ...

Palm Beach County commissioners denied a rumor that they planned to fire county administrator Verdenia Baker ahead of her retirement. One called for a formal investigation into who started the ...

This story was produced by Harvey World Herald, a hyperlocal, independent newsroom focused on in-depth reporting in the City of Harvey. Sign up for their free newsletter here. HARVEY — A newly minted ...

I watched the results of last month’s suburban Cook County elections with great interest — not in the winners or losers but for the health of our republic. A democracy cannot survive without ...

A newly minted county commissioner has brought in tens of thousands of dollars working at the library where her husband now serves as board president. In October 2023, the Harvey Public Library ...