Taxes, Crime Take Center Stage in Cook County Board Debate
By Daniel Washington | Published 2026-02-18T07:02:08.531Z
politics
Rising property taxes and crime rates took center stage as Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly debated their visions for the future of Cook County,...
Rising property taxes and crime rates took center stage as Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly debated their visions for the future of Cook County, according to Fox 32 Chicago. The debate, broadcast on Fox Chicago, highlighted the differences between the candidates as they vie for the Democratic nomination in the upcoming primary election. The winner of the election will preside over a county government that affects the daily lives of six million resi
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