Cook County
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‘People who should be held are being held’: Pretrial Fairness Act marks first year this weekSep 14, 2024 12:36 pm - One year after cashless bail went into effect, proponents say the new law has accomplished what they intended which is to detain violent offenders awaiting trial. Opponents, including one county sheriff, call it a “failed and flawed law” and say it has placed more people in custody and increased courtroom caseloads.
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Cook County leaders ponder future of programs begun with ARPA fundsSep 12, 2024 4:12 pm - Friday is the final day for Cook County residents to submit advice to the county board on the future of programs initiated with federal American Rescue Plan Act dollars.
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Recent home and property salesSep 10, 2024 1:39 pm - Cook County property transfers for June 25 to July 31, 2024
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Suburban agency combating homelessness gets $2 million from stateSep 10, 2024 10:34 am - The Alliance to End Homelessness in Suburban Cook County will receive $2 million in state funding to help homeless people find work.
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Federal funding meeting set at Harper CollegeSep 09, 2024 10:54 pm - Representatives of Cook County government will be on hand from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Harper College’s Wojcik Conference Center to solicit ideas for using federal funds in...
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for August 2024Sep 05, 2024 7:50 am - August was a month for capturing the vibrant colors of summer with photos of birds and butterflies, flowers and frogs.
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Illinois’ first West Nile virus-related death of 2024 reported in Lake CountyAug 27, 2024 9:28 pm - The first West Nile virus-related death in Illinois in 2024 occurred in Lake County, health officials said Tuesday.
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How should Cook County spend remaining COVID funds? Here’s how to weigh inAug 26, 2024 8:32 pm - Cook County will hold four community meetings in coming weeks, including one in Palatine, to get resident input on how officials should spend remaining federal COVID relief money.
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Suspect charged in theft of computers from Cook Co. state’s attorney’s officeAug 25, 2024 12:20 pm - A 44-year-old Chicago man faces burglary and theft charges alleging he stole laptop computers and other items from the Cook County state’s attorney’s office, authorities said.
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ICC hearing set Thursday on ComEd’s new billing systemAug 23, 2024 3:49 pm - The Illinois Commerce Commission will hold a special session on ComEd’s switch to a new customer billing system on Thursday, Aug. 29. The event is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. a...
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