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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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Vote on Cook County renters ordinance delayed a month
Dec 16, 2020 6:32 PM - A vote on a controversial renters' rights ordinance proposed by a pair of North and Northwest suburban Cook County commissioners has been delayed a month, amid ongoing negotiations with landlord groups and multiple revisions of the legislation. -
Cook County commissioners propose rules to protect suburban renters
Dec 14, 2020 5:30 AM - A pair of North and Northwest suburban Cook County commissioners have proposed an ordinance aimed at safeguarding an estimated 245,000 apartment dwellers in the suburbs, but they face pushback from groups representing landlords who fear the regulations would stifle the housing market and raise rents. -
Cook County Board passes balanced $6.94 billion 2021 budget without tax hikes
Nov 24, 2020 8:25 PM - Cook County commissioners unanimously passed a balanced, $6.94 billion 2021 budget Tuesday that officials say closes a $400 million projected shortfall due to the pandemic without hiking or imposing new taxes. -
Cook County approves tax break for U.S. Waterproofing's move to SchaumburgOct 23, 2020 12:34 PM - The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a Class 6B property tax incentive this week for Rybro LLC, enabling U.S. Waterproofing & Construction to occupy the previously vacant site at 81 Remington Road in Schaumburg.
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Britton passes resolution in support of refugees
Oct 21, 2020 12:21 PM - Resolution approved by full Cook County Board of Commissioners
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