Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On the Death of State Rep. Esther Golar

I am saddened to hear of the death today of state Rep. Esther Golar. For almost 10 years Rep. Golar has represented her constituents honorably and has been a selfless advocate for their interests. She understood that government is a vehicle of service, and operates at its best when it is collaborative. She was a believer in the strength of neighborhoods and communities, and was an ally on issues I hold dear: schools, public safety and healthcare. My sympathies go out to her family and close friends.

Preckwinkle Praises Accomplishments of Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management as Michael Masters Departs Post

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that Michael Masters, the executive director of the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, will leave his position at the end of September to join strategic consulting firm The Soufan Group as senior vice president.

President Preckwinkle Applauds Provident Hospital Connection To Fiber Broadband Network

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the connection of Provident Hospital to Cook County’s 10 gigabit fiber broadband network. The fiber optic cable connection will allow the transfer of digital communications, including internet, phone and video at much faster rates than currently available at Provident.

The high-speed, secure connection will increase speed by which doctors and specialists can access medical records, test results and radiology reports. It also allows remote viewing of radiology records by the medical staff.

County Efforts on Recycling of Building Materials Surpass Half-Million Ton Mark

Contractor compliance with 2012 '3D' ordinance means less waste going to landfills


Cook County's Demolition Debris Diversion (3D) Ordinance has resulted in more than 540,000 tons of building material being recycled since its passage in 2012.

In addition, another 130,000 tons of material have been reused or salvaged as a result of the ordinance, meaning that more than 600,000 tons of material resulting from building demolition has been diverted from landfills.

Ground Broken for First BUILT in Cook Economic Development Project

President Preckwinkle, other dignitaries join in celebration in Franklin Park Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined a number of local and federal officials Wednesday in breaking ground for infrastructure improvements that are key to revitalization of the Cullerton Avenue Industrial Area in Franklin Park. The groundbreaking celebrates the start of the first project funded in Cook County under the BUILT in Cook loan fund.
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