Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has conceded defeat to Pat Hynes, a one-time employee of the two-term incumbent’s office.

Though blockchain has been primarily used in financial and legal services, this Chicago county office is looking to introduce the technology to real estate recordkeeping. On Oct. 7, the Cook ...

The Chicago Board of Elections said early voting numbers for the 2026 Illinois primary election Tuesday are already higher than previous midterm years.