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The Cook County primaries saw close races and turnout as low as 17.95%. Now that all the votes have been counted, here’s a rundown of the results of the key races and how Evanston residents voted. Cook County State’s Attorney race Former Illinois Appellate Court Judge Eileen O’Neill Burke beat former prosecutor Clayton Harris III...
The progressive superstar's backing in the contest to unseat appointed state Sen. Natalie Toro could be a boon in a district that's widely considered one of the farthest left-leaning in Illinois.
The political landscape is heating up in the second largest county in the nation as the March 19 primaries approach. Early voting commenced Wednesday in suburban Cook County, so here are some key races to watch for. Cook County State’s Attorney Last year, the incumbent Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced she would not...
Retired justice Eileen O’Neill Burke has opened the door for unlimited cash to flow into the Cook County State’s Attorney primary, making that race the latest county contest without contribution limits. Candidates can also rake in as much cash as they want in the Circuit Court Clerk and the county’s Board of Review races. The busted contribution limits are thanks to the personal wealth of the ...
Here’s what to know about the upcoming primary elections, the candidates and how to vote.