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One year ago today, I was sworn in as the 34th Cook County Board President.
Toni has taken responsibility for giving County government a new direction. She said it would not be easy. The County faces daunting challenges.
I want to thank Chairman John Daley and the Board of Commissioners for approving a comprehensive and forward thinking budget that incorporates key structural changes to County operations and makes significant investments in public health and public s
In a broad show of support heading into the vote on the 2012 budget today Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Public Defender A.C.