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Preckwinkle announces $1.5 million in grants to address root causes of violent crime
Jul 8, 2021 6:02 PM - Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Thursday was among leaders announcing $1.5 million in grants to community-based organizations through the Justice Advisory Council aimed at addressing root causes of crime and violence. -
Elk Grove Village plans to repeal opposite sex clothing ban
Jun 25, 2021 5:04 PM - A 1961 Elk Grove Village ordinance banning people from wearing clothes "properly belonging to the opposite sex" is scheduled for repeal by the village board next Wednesday morning, heading off a planned protest by a group later that afternoon. -
Arunkumar reappointed Cook County medical examiner
Jun 24, 2021 5:03 PM - Dr. Ponni Arunkumar was reappointed to a second 5-year term as chief medical examiner of Cook County by the county board Thursday. -
No new taxes, fines planned 'at this time' in Cook County
Jun 24, 2021 12:27 AM - Cook County officials on Wednesday released a slightly brighter budget forecast for next year, projecting a roughly $121 million gap for the upcoming fiscal year with no new taxes, fines or fees -- so far.
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Busse Lake fishing derby returns Saturday
Jun 16, 2021 3:43 PM - Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host a Busse Lake fishing derby within Busse Woods on Saturday. -
Britton: There is more work to be done on gun violence prevention
Apr 21, 2021 10:41 PM - It has been another week filled with heartache as we watched two people of color -- one only 13 years old -- die at hands of law enforcement. While I continue to believe in -- and be encouraged by -- the adoption of the NAACP and ILACP 10 Shared Principles for reform by police departments throughout the 14th District and Cook County, I am keenly aware that is only one piece of the puzzle, and that there is more work to be done. -
COVID-19 vaccine town hall Monday
Feb 19, 2021 3:49 PM - Three suburban elected officials will host a virtual town hall Monday night to provide updates and resources related to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Cook County. -
In letter to Congress, Northwest suburban leaders urge local relief
Feb 5, 2021 2:53 PM - In an effort led by Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, a group of Northwest suburban mayors have penned a letter to the Illinois congressional delegation urging them to provide funding for local governments and small businesses as part of a new COVID-19 relief package. -
After revisions, Cook County renters' rights ordinance passes unanimously
Jan 28, 2021 6:45 PM - A renters' rights ordinance proposed by a pair of North and Northwest suburban Cook County commissioners won unanimous approval from the full county board Thursday, after a series of negotiations with, and concessions from, groups representing both landlords and tenants. -
Cook County approves business tax breaks in Elk Grove and WheelingDec 20, 2020 5:55 PM - The Cook County Board last week approved 6b tax breaks to two businesses in Elk Grove Village and one in Wheeling. The incentives allow businesses to lower their property tax bill for a dozen years and are offered to businesses that make a significant investment in improving properties.
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