Preckwinkle Faces Challenge From Reilly in County Board Primary
By Daniel Washington | Published 2026-02-16T07:02:00.825Z
politics
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, seeking a fifth term, is being challenged by Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026, according to Axios...
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, seeking a fifth term, is being challenged by Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly (42nd Ward) in the Democratic primary on March 17, 2026, according to Axios Chicago. Preckwinkle has served as the county board president since 2010.
Axios Chicago reports that Preckwinkle's tenure has included navigating challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, criminal justice reforms, and budget issues. She has also faced criticism regarding a problematic property tax bi
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