The Republican attorney and small-business owner says the office should challenge questionable spending, prioritize essential-service payments and answer to taxpayers rather than political leaders. #election #illinois #comptroller

The former Republican strategist is campaigning on property-tax relief, affordability and local control while trying to build a political movement that lasts beyond November. #illinois #election #collincorbett

Organizers are also emphasizing that the free store is open to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. There is no requirement to demonstrate financial need, and families do not have to donate a costume to receive one. #halloween #costumes

Gebre also committed to establishing a strict policy requiring his administration to respond to every constituent inquiry within 72 hours. #chicago #alderman #election

County officials attributed the balanced proposal to 15 years of fiscal discipline, which allowed local government to absorb severe external financial shocks, including federal funding rollbacks and court-ordered revenue freezes. #cookcounty

The former Republican strategist is campaigning on property-tax relief, affordability and local control while trying to build a political movement that lasts beyond November. #illinois #election #collincorbett

Nicor Gas and state agencies are urging early applicants to take advantage of the program, which is currently open for priority groups. #liheap #heating #winter #utilities

The push for state-level funding comes after the federal government denied disaster assistance to Illinois, despite approving aid for neighboring Indiana, which suffered damage from the exact same weather systems. #stormdamage