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Governor Candidate Collin Corbett Makes an Independent Bet on Illinois’ ‘Politically Homeless’ Voters

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

Lawmaker Proposes State Funds to Reimburse Local Governments for Summer Storm Cleanup

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

Cook County Veterans Score Free Chicago Wolves Tickets in New Partnership with Clerk’s Office

The initiative is available to all veterans, active-duty personnel, National Guard members, and reservists who are enrolled in—or sign up for—the Clerk’s Military and Veterans Discount Program. #hockey #chicagowolves #cookcountyclerk

Cook County Unveils $9.69 Billion Budget, Absorbs $550M Deficit Without Tax Hikes

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

Cook County Property Owners in Four Townships Can Begin 2026 Tax Assessment Appeals

Appeals can be submitted online through the Board of Review’s website at www.cookcountyboardofreview.com. Property owners may also file through an attorney or an authorized tax representative. #appeals #taxappeal

Tinley Park Couple Pleads Guilty to $23,711 Medicaid Fraud Scheme

Each defendant was ordered to pay $11,855.60 in restitution. According to Raoul’s office, both paid half of their respective restitution amounts in court Thursday. #fraud #medicaid

Corbett Challenges Pritzker Over Proposed Property-Tax Deal for Bears Stadium

The governor has also faced pressure from lawmakers and local officials to strike a deal that protects taxpayers while preserving the economic benefits associated with the Bears. #chicagobears

Dixmoor Launches Village-Wide Water Meter Replacement Program

Village officials say the project is part of a broader effort to modernize Dixmoor’s water system and address aging infrastructure. #dixmoor #watermeters

Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon Heads to Washington for National Election Roundtable

Wednesday’s roundtable is expected to focus on several areas that have become increasingly important for election offices, including continuity of operations, infrastructure, security and voter access. #clerk #washingtondc #cookcounty

OpEd: Senator Patrick Joyce (September 2026)

The storms that hit Will and Cook counties this summer caused widespread damage, power outages and difficult cleanup work for communities that, in some cases, had already been hit hard earlier this year. #senatorjoyce #patrickjoyce #oped

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