Cook County Sheriff

Incumbent Tom Dart wins Democratic primary for Cook County sheriff

By Barbara Vitello
Jun 29, 2022 12:01 AM - With more than 50% of precincts reporting, incumbent Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart had a commanding lead over Chicago Police Sgt. Noland Rivera in the Democratic primary for Cook County sheriff,
Cook County sheriff's candidates off ballot after Supreme Court declines to hear cases

By Barbara Vitello
Jun 14, 2022 10:15 AM - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart will face only one challenger in the June 28 Democratic primary, after the Illinois Supreme Court declined to hear the cases of two other candidates fighting to remain on the ballot.
Former Aurora chief Ziman to help DOJ investigate police response to Uvalde shooting

By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas
Jun 9, 2022 5:19 PM - The U.S. Department of Justice is turning to a former suburban top cop to help it examine how police responded to the May 24 mass shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead at a Texas grade school.
Judge orders Cook County sheriff candidate's name be put back on ballot

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May 23, 2022 10:31 PM - A Cook County judge ordered a sheriff candidate's name be put back on the June 28 primary ballot.
Challenger to Cook County sheriff fighting to get back on the ballot

By Barbara Vitello
May 6, 2022 10:26 PM - A Cook County sheriff's deputy who was removed from the Democratic primary ballot for Cook County sheriff after the electoral board found she lacked the required law enforcement certification took her fight for reinstatement to court.
Two fellow Democrats challenge Dart for Cook County sheriff as candidate filing begins

By Eric Peterson
Mar 7, 2022 4:49 PM - Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is facing a challenge from within his party, after a pair of fellow Chicago Democrats filed nominating petitions Monday to run against him in the June 28 primary.

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U.S. Congress

Casten hosting town hall in Palatine to discuss inflation

Updated Aug 12, 2022 3:53 PM

Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove will host a town hall about the Inflation Reduction Act on Saturday in Palatine.

Illinois Executive

Darren Bailey internet posts deride Islam, transgender community

Updated Aug 10, 2022 5:53 PM

A series of internet postings by GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey cast new light on his views of such issues as the validity of the Islamic faith, Chicago Public Schools’ bathroom policies and how transgender people ought to be treated.

Illinois Legislature

Both candidates for 62nd House District would bring Grayslake Village Board experience to Springfield

Posted Aug 12, 2022 5:00 AM

As recently as March, Adam Shores and Laura Faver Dias were colleagues on the Grayslake Village Board. But in November, the duo will face off as voters choose which one will represent the 62nd State House District in Springfield.

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Kane County

Kane County Judge John Noverini announces retirement

Updated Aug 9, 2022 3:22 PM

Kane County Judge John Noverini is retiring this month, after 14 years on the bench.

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