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Originally published on the Cook County Sustainability blog April 23rd, 2013
The second in a series of 3 articles on how Cook County Government is embracing the idea of innovative leadership to provide fiscally responsible, improved government services.
The first in a series of 3 articles on how Cook County Government is embracing the idea of innovative leadership to provide fiscally responsible, improved government services.
Efficiency is one of the cornerstones of justice.
Efficient administration of justice promotes a speedy trial and all of its attendant benefits.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today introduced an amendment to lower tax rates on the transfer of motor vehicles between county residents.
Please be advised that the following Forest Preserve District of Cook County locations are closed due to heavy rains and flooding. Avoid any high-water areas, as these areas may be dangerous.
President Preckwinkle today announced that Cook County received approval from the U.S.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is pleased to welcome Kimberly Foxx as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Planning.
Foxx is a seasoned juvenile justice prosecutor with 15 years of experience conducting trials, managing teams of at
Each year, approximately 170,000 babies are born in Illinois who need to be immunized against fourteen diseases before the age of 2.
Originally posted on the Cook County HHS website on April 11th, 2013
On behalf of the Cook County Health System, we recognize April as National Donate Life Month.
Originally posted on the Cook County HHS website April 4th, 2013
In April, National Minority Health Month is commemorated by raising awareness about health disparities that persist, affecting racial and ethnic minorities.
Originally appeared at the Cook County Assessor's Website
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios announced Thursday that legislation he crafted to increase the amount of savings for the Homeowner and Senior Exemptions has passed the Illinois General As
Originally posted on the Cook County Clerk’s website
In seven contests where candidates are divided by four votes or less, the election is not yet over, Cook County Clerk David Orr said Thursday.
“I always say one vote makes a difference, and these
Originally appeared at the Cook County Chief Judge's website
Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the State of Illinois' Office of the Executive Inspector General today announced a five-year, intergovernmental lease agreement for the 34th floor of the George W.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today that more than 18,000 Chicago young adults ages 16 to 24 will gain valuable job training and work experience this summer as part of 2013’s One Summer Chicago program.
Lawyers for Cook County Clerk David Orr have filed a brief opposing the motion to dismiss a lawsuit to overturn Illinois' ban on gay marriage.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced a new Economic Growth Agenda outlining strategies to strengthen economic development throughout Cook County and the Chicago metropolitan region.
President Preckwinkle and her Council of Ec
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today stood with gun safety advocates, gun victims' families and members of the faith-based community to highlight the County's firearm tax.
Beginning today, a $25 tax will be imposed on all firearm purch
Experienced fishermen and novices alike can enjoy trout fishing at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s three trout fishing locations – Axehead and Belleau Lakes in Park Ridge and Sag Quarry-East in Lemont – when the 2013 season opens on Sat
The Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center announces that Project CONNECT was refunded by The Chicago Community Trust (CCT) under its Improving Access to Care initiative.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that an online software system called Green Halo has helped contractors recycle thousands of tons of construction debris and stay in compliance with the County’s new Demolition Debris Diver
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Chicago Heights Mayor David A. Gonzalez, local elected officials and top leadership from the U.S.
In saying, we are the 4th in the country, and the largest Clerk of the Circuit Court in the State, Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County today announced a major new technological addition--new Mobile App designed to put a wealth of
As the U.S. Supreme Court enters its second day of hearing landmark court cases on marriage equality, we should be mindful of the fight that continues here in Illinois.
Cook County Clerk David Orr reminds voters that Early Voting begins today, March 25 for the April 9 Consolidated Election.
Bureau Chief Herman Brewer, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development was a featured speaker at the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Chicago conference, which took place at the Standard Club in downtown Chicago on March 19.
Local Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs affiliate is looking for volunteers. On Saturday, March 23rd, they will have a volunteer event at the Bloom Township Center – 425 S. Halsted in Chicago Heights.