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Cook County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Fritz Kaegi

Elected in 2018, incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is seeking a third term in the March 17 primary.

Cook County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Pat Hynes

A volunteer firefighter and Lyons Township Assessor, Pat Hynes is a Democratic candidate in the March 17 primary for Cook County Assessor.

Free judicial voter guides available across Southland ahead of 2026 primary

The HWH is distributing 3,000 print guides across civic centers, libraries, and businesses in the south suburbs. Here’s where to find a copy.

How do we make Harvey safer for us all? Our reporters want to hear from you!

Your thoughts will guide our newsroom's collaborative community programming and coverage of violence for Harvey residents.

HWH files lawsuit against Harvey library over financial records

The Harvey Public Library District rejected the release of over a year’s worth of bills lists, documents crucial to examining the public body’s spending behavior.

The 2025 local election results

The final results for elections in suburban Cook County.

Watch the 2025 Thornton Township candidate forum

Supervisor and trustee candidates discussed tax policy, fiscal responsibility, ethics reform, leadership, and more ahead of election day.

What do you want to ask the 2025 Thornton Township board candidates?

Three newsrooms are co-hosting a candidate forum and are inviting the public to make their concerns heard.

The Renaissance Letter: Gun violence rocks Harvey on New Year’s Day

Here are the top five things to know about Harvey and the south suburbs for the week of Jan. 6, 2025.

The Pivot Fund awards the HWH $150,000 grant to support community journalism

Funding will support editorial operations and civic engagement to reach young people in Harvey.

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