Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle
Coverage of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in the Nexus archive.
- State Rep. Rashid calls for probe after ICE detain man without presenting a warrant at Bridgeview courthouse
State Rep. Rashid is investigating after ICE agents detained a man at Bridgeview Courthouse without presenting a warrant, violating state laws and court orders prohibiting civil arrests at courthouses. The sheriff’s office confirmed ICE agents entered the courthouse, handcuffed the man, and claimed to have a warrant without showing it.
- Cook County property tax bills delayed again — this time by 2 months
Cook County property tax bills, typically sent in July, are delayed by two months, prompting the reopening of a $300 million Property Tax Bridge Fund Program for suburban tax districts. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is excluded from the loan program, risking significant financial strain as it previously incurred $220,000 daily in interest costs from short-term loans during a prior delay.