Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly considering run for Cook County Board president

Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly considering run for Cook County Board president

Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly is considering a run for Cook County Board president, potentially challenging Toni Preckwinkle in the 2026 Democratic primary.

Downtown alderman considering Cook County Board run against Preckwinkle

Ald. Brendan Reilly told the Tribune he would make a final decision in the coming weeks, but claimed he'd been approached to take on board President Toni Preckwinkle.

'There's a mood for change': Ald. Reilly considers run against Preckwinkle

A Chicago alderman said he’s strongly considering running against Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, citing a need for new leadership in the city and county. Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly, who represents the downtown 42nd Ward, said he has been approached by members of the business community, constituents and other elected officials about potentially opposing Preckwinkle during the Democratic primary in 2026. “This is an office that…