News

RSS Feed

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Passage Of Proposal to Fund Pensions, Legacy Debt Service and Infrastructure

I am deeply grateful to the commissioners who voted in favor of the sales tax proposal today.

July 15, 2015

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Henry Woods ‘Woody’ Bowman

I was saddened to hear of the death of Woods Bowman in a tragic auto accident last weekend. “Woody” was a fixture in Illinois politics and government for decades.

July 13, 2015

Finance Committee, County Board to Consider Proposal to Fund Pension Fund, Debt Service and Infrastructure Improvements

The Finance Committee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and committee meeting on Board President Toni's Preckwinkle's proposal to increase the County's share of the sales tax by 1 percent for pension fund and leg

July 10, 2015

Preckwinkle Praises Efforts to Upgrade Conditions at County Jail Complex

Department of Facilities Management takes lead in meeting compliance standardsThe Cook County Department of Facilities Management (DFM) has met its obligations under a federal court order to make substantial repairs and

July 6, 2015

Public Safety and Jails

Traditional Holiday Festivities Can Be a Frightening Time for Household Pets - Tips to ease your dog into the summer months

The upcoming Fourth of July holiday and an abundance of outdoor activities during hot-weather summer months should make dog owners take a cautionary approach to how they handle their pets.

July 2, 2015

News Rooms

Press Room

News Categories

News Archive