US EditionAlderman Brendan Reilly to Challenge Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in Primary
Alderman Brendan Reilly targets government reform and public safety in his bid, highlighting a nearly $10 billion Cook County budget and pledging to reduce property taxes, he said.
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Brendan Reilly Challenges Toni Preckwinkle With Tough On Crime Stance In Next County Board Race
Reilly, a long-serving alderman who says he's "battled" four mayors, will challenge Toni Preckwinkle, one of the area's most influential Democrats, for her seat as county board president.
Ald. Brendan Reilly challenging Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in 2026 – CBS2 (Chicago)
Among the issues Reilly said he plans to run on, the fifth-term alderman – whose ward includes parts of the Loop, West Loop, Streeterville, River North, and Mag Mile – cited public safety, rising property taxes, and increased spending, noting the county budget that has grown from $3.6 billion when Preckwinkle took office in 2010 to nearly $10 billion this year.
Downtown alderman announces run against Preckwinkle for Cook County Board president
Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly formally announced his intent Wednesday to take on Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in the March 2026 Democratic primary, arguing “Cook County government is broken and is long overdue for change.” His entrance is not a surprise. Reilly, 53, had first floated his interest in the role back in April and made no secret in recent weeks that he was passing petitions to take on Preckwinkle, the four-term incumbe…
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