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  Cook County passes ordinance aimed at illegal guns in Chicago Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
  In an effort to slow the flow of illegal guns to Chicago streets, county commissioners approved an ordinance Tuesday that imposes fines of as much as $2,000 on suburban residents who fail to report when their guns are lost, stolen or given to someone else.
  

   

• Stroger sales tax hike rolled back Dec 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Cook County shoppers could save a little money on their purchases starting Jan. 1. The final one-quarter percent of an infamous sales tax increase championed by former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger rolls back, moving the county's share of local sales taxes back to 0.75 percent.
  

   

• Cook County cuts cost of jail phone calls Dec 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Cook County Board has approved revisions to a contract with Securus Technologies, which will result in Cook County Jail inmates being able to talk twice as long for half the cost.
  

   

• Cook County approves forest preserve budget Dec 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners has unanimously passed the proposed 2013 budget, which calls for expenditures of $189 million, and no tax increase. The budget includes plans for a renewed focus on community engagement and outreach, working with community groups, churches, not-for-profits and other organizations to attract new users.
  

   

• Cook County officials propose land bank Dec 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  Two Cook County elected officials want to create a land bank they hope would help turn sites left abandoned or vacant by foreclosure into productive properties. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioner Bridget Gainer on Tuesday introduced their plan to create a Cook County Land Bank Authority. A public meeting on it is scheduled for Jan. 15.
  

   
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  Beavers can say he repaid money if he testifies Nov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
  An influential Chicago politician can tell jurors he put cash back into his campaign coffers and amended his tax returns as part of his defense at his upcoming tax-evasion trial, but only if he takes the stand and speaks to jurors directly, a judge ruled Friday.
  

   
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  Barrington Hills, East Dundee clash over auto auction business Nov 19, 2012 12:00 AM
  The village of Barrington Hills and a citizens group have launched a campaign against Insurance Auto Auctions, which hopes to build a car storage and auction site in East Dundee, amid fears fear the business will pollute the local water supply with toxic fluids from leaky vehicles. But an East Dundee official accuses Barrington Hills of "significant fear mongering" and "all kinds of craziness."
  

   

• Editorial: Preckwinkle gives and takes Cook taxesOct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  A Daily Herald editorial comments on the continuing efforts by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle to bring county spending in line.
  

   
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  Preckwinkle’s plan: Add a nickel for every bullet Oct 18, 2012 12:00 AM
  As Chicago struggles to quell gang violence that has contributed to a jump in homicides, a top elected official wants to tax the sale of every bullet and firearm — an effort that has national gun-rights advocates already considering a legal challenge. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted a proposed budget on Thursday that would impose a tax of a nickel for each bullet and $25 for each firearm sold in the county.