Toni Preckwinkle

Preckwinkle looks ahead to the next four years after primary victory

March 17, 2026 9:26pm CDT

Toni Preckwinkle is projected to win the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board president, fending off a primary challenge from Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, the AP projects.

Cook County Board president candidates debate crime, property taxes | Chicago Report Debates

February 17, 2026 7:24pm CST

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly faced off in a debate hosted by Fox Chicago on Tuesday as they compete in the 2026 Democratic primary election.

Reilly, Preckwinkle spar over Mayor Johnson and the budget | Chicago Report Debates

February 17, 2026 6:47pm CST

"The mayor was about to drive the city into a ditch with a head tax on employees" | Reilly addresses city budget battle and Mayor Johnson.

'That's not true': Preckwinkle addresses defamation suit she was named in | Chicago Report Debates

February 17, 2026 6:26pm CST

Preckwinkle and Reilly spar over a defamation suit that Preckwinkle was reportedly named in. 

Preckwinkle announces $40M in small business grants

October 16, 2025 6:50am CDT

In a boost for small businesses, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday that $40 million in assistance from the 2023 Source Grant Fund.

Cook County small businesses can apply for new grant

October 15, 2025 4:40am CDT

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle announced the 2023 Source Grant fund Wednesday.

Charlie Kirk fallout, Reilly vs. Preckwinkle & 9/11 reflections | The Chicago Report

September 12, 2025 10:39am CDT

On this episode of ?The Chicago Report:? the fallout from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk, as law enforcement zeroes in on a suspect. We explore how political figures on both the left and right can work to turn down the rhetorical temperature. Plus, why downtown Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly believes he can unseat longtime Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. And as the second tower fell, legendary Chicago journalist Carol Marin reflects on her experience covering 9/11, 24 years later.

The Chicago Report: Ald. Reilly challenges Toni Preckwinkle in County Board race

September 11, 2025 7:01pm CDT

From politics to pop culture, Paris Schutz and guests bring Chicago's top voices to you.

Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly announces run for Cook County Board president

September 10, 2025 4:38pm CDT

Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly announced on Wednesday that he will run for Cook County Board president as a Democrat in 2026. The alderman’s announcement sets up a potential matchup with longtime current County President Toni Preckwinkle in the Democratic primary.

Cook County launches “Get Naloxone" campaign to fight overdoses

September 3, 2025 4:55pm CDT

Cook County officials are urging all residents to help save a life and stop an overdose.

Chicago aims to reduce violent crime by 50% in the next five years

July 15, 2025 1:03pm CDT

City leaders on Tuesday provided an update on community violence intervention programs.

Cook County declares maternal morbidity and mortality a public health crisis

June 10, 2025 4:31pm CDT

Cook County has officially declared maternal morbidity and mortality a public health crisis.

Cook County eliminates $664 million in medical debt

June 5, 2025 5:50pm CDT

A major milestone just reached in the fight against soaring medical debt. Cook County officials say more than a half of billion dollars has been erased.