2016 News Archive
Like all Americans, I was horrified to learn today about the assassination of five law enforcement officers in Dallas last night.
A major update to Cook County’s main website, unveiled today, will enable visitors to www.cookcountyil.gov to more easily connect with the County services they need, said County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “Government websites have a reputatio
Abner Mikva was a man of high principle who dedicated his life to public service. Born to humble beginnings in an immigrant family, he never wavered in his commitment to progressive politics and social justice.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the preliminary forecast for the County’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget, signaling that difficult financial choices are on the horizon as the County develops its budget over the next several…
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners today recognized 36 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program. President Preckwinkle created the County’s firs
Funds will assist four organizations with community-based initiatives
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the County will award four grants of $200,000 each to support local violence prevention programs, the first
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced five nominees to the governing board of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS).
Issue call to action around American Medical Association’s declarationCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) CEO Dr.
Here are some tips to keep in mind for the upcoming holiday:
Create a quiet haven for your pet. Make sure it is cool enough, comfortable enough and away from the celebrations.
Considerable investor interest credited to fiscal responsibility and strong management
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that a bond refinancing priced this week will garner $56.6 million in reduced interest cost savi
A report submitted to the Cook County Board of Commissioners highlights continued progress in the number of minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE) doing business with Cook County.
Communities seek tax delinquent properties to return them to productive use
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that many of the 37 taxing districts participating in Cook County’s No Cash Bid Program have started to rece
Cook County will redesign and reconstruct the Rosemont Transit Center, a facility located on Cook County property and used primarily by Pace buses that also serves “kiss-and-ride” transit passengers, taxis, private shuttles and rideshare service…
A package of Home Rule Tax Ordinance reforms aimed at providing individuals and businesses with a simplified process while improving the efficiency of the Cook County Department of Revenue (CCDOR) were approved by the Cook County Board of…
The proposal that the Chief Judge appoint the Clerk of the Circuit Court was initiated by Commissioner Silvestri, and not by my office. I was not informed in advance of Commissioner Silvestri’s intention to introduce this resolution.
County workers provide expertise and labor to repair, update two homes in Blue Island
An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Cook County and the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University (NIU) will provide the County with assistance in technology-related initiatives involving regional public partners.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has seen an increase in deaths attributed to fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, which chemical derivatives of fentanyl.
I’ve been briefed on the task force’s findings and recommendations and I want to commend Lori Lightfoot and members of the task force on their work and their honesty in bringing long-needed official focus to these issues.
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control will begin its 2016 rabies clinics at the site of its inaugural 2006 season in Crestwood.
The inaugural low-cost rabies vaccine clinic of 2016 will take place June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Cook County Board of Commissioners will be presented with a proposal for construction of the much-needed Central Campus Health Center, a new state-of-the-art outpatient facility, at its meeting April 13.
Cook County Board of Commissioners will be presented with a proposal for construction of the much-needed Central Campus Health Center, a new state-of-the-art outpatient facility, at its meeting April 13.
The new facility,
Finance Committee, then Board to consider team to lead mixed-use project
A private redevelopment agreement and land lease for Old Cook County Hospital and adjacent land will be presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners April 13 and referred
Cook County is home to what is arguably the country's largest civic tech community. The heart of this community is arguably Chi Hack Night, whose weekly event regularly draws crowds of over 100.
The Cook County Health & Hospitals System and the Cook County Department of Environmental Control are encouraging people to poison-proof their homes in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of Brian Hamer as her new Chief of Staff effective March 23.
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to prepare and protect their pets from the distemper virus and the canine flu.
The untimely death of Henry English leaves a great void for those of us who believe in the pursuit of fairness and equity. Henry was a driving force in progressive causes and a constant presence in our communities for more than 40 years.
Proposals aim to roll back decades of failed criminal justice policies
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced her 2016 public safety legislative agenda that will create a fairer and more just criminal and juvenile jus
I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Quentin Young. Dr. Young spent a lifetime devoted to progressive causes in the political, social and health arenas.