| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 16, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 16, 2026, 6:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/government-politics/elections/2026/02/16/cook-county-board-president-march-democratic-primary-toni-preckwinkle-brendan-reilly |
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Chicago Ald. Brendan Reilly, one of the more conservative Democrats on the City
Council, who bills himself as an independent voice, wants a new gig: to run Cook
County government.
He’s looking to unseat longtime County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who
doubles as the [ _powerful leader_ ][33] o...