— Adam Bianchi has been tapped as general superintendent of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. He’s the district ranger with the White River National Forest’s Dillon Ranger District in Colorado. His nomination by Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle will be voted on by commissioners July 1. The Tribune’s A.D. Quig has more

A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to consider using an “open primary” system for elections in New York City. Here’s how the plan would work.