Politics

Eileen O’Neill Burke and Clayton Harris III. (WTTW News)

Eileen O’Neill Burke’s Lead Widens Slightly Wednesday to 1,637 Votes in Cook County State’s Attorney Contest

For the first time since Election Day, Eileen O’Neill Burke widened her lead slightly over Clayton Harris III as election officials in Chicago and suburban Cook County counted ballots. The gap between the two candidates has been essentially unchanged for the past 24 hours.

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Aldermen Endorse Effort to Tighten Rules That Allow CPD to Impound Cars

City lawyers recommend $5M settlement for suit claiming program is unconstitutional