Endorsement: Trevor, Mason, Gorman for Cook County Board

Voters in the Northwest Suburbs face choices in three contested races for the Cook County Board.

In the 9th District, which includes parts of Arlington Heights, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Prospect Heights, Rosemont, and Rolling Meadows, incumbent Democrat Maggie Trevor faces Republican Jon Luers, a retired software engineer who was placed on the ballot after Ammie Kessem withdrew.

Trevor, of Rolling Meadows, has represented her district well since she was elected in 2022. Her healthcare experience will help the next board navigate the challenges it faces. She’s also been a strong advocated for improving public transportation.

Trevor is endorsed.

In the 15th District, which represents the far northwest part of Cook County, Democrat Ted Mason is running against Republican Daniel Lee to fill Democrat Kevin Morrison’s seat.

Mason, an Elk Grove Village resident who has served as Morrison’s chief of staff, wants to protect the county’s health infrastructure and ensure the forest preserve district remains among the best in the nation.

Lee, a Hoffman Estates resident and business owner who serves on the village’s plan commission, beat Gabriella Hoxie in the primary. Lee wants performance-based budgeting and greater scrutiny over spending.

Mason’s experience will allow him to hit the ground running if elected. Mason is endorsed.

In the 17th District, which stretches from Tinley Park to Schaumburg on the county’s western border, a familiar face is seeking to return to the board. Former Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman is seeking to return to the board. Incumbent Sean Morrison, the board's only Republican, decided not to seek reelection.

Democrat Elyse Hoffenberg is running against her. Hoffenberg is an attorney and Lyons Township clerk. Hoffenberg’s campaign has been dogged by security camera footage that showed a two-second kiss between her and Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek. If elected, Hoffenberg wants to streamline operations and modernize services.

Gorman, who served on the board from 2002 before stepping down in 2015 to work in the private sector and served as director of the Illinois Tollway, has a track record of fighting tax increases and knows how county government works.

We’ve endorsed Gorman before and believe she can work with Democrats on the board.

Gorman is endorsed.