Articles filed under Cook County Board
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No new taxes, fines planned 'at this time' in Cook CountyJun 23, 2021 1:00 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...
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Busse Lake fishing derby returns SaturdayJun 16, 2021 1:00 am - Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will host a Busse Lake fishing derby in Busse Woods on Saturday. The free annual event is from 9 a.m. to noon at Grove #25. Due t...
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Britton: There is more work to be done on gun violence preventionApr 21, 2021 1:00 am - 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 i...
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COVID-19 vaccine town hall MondayFeb 19, 2021 12:00 am - 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. Cook...
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In letter to Congress, Northwest suburban leaders urge local reliefFeb 05, 2021 12:00 am - 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 th...
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After revisions, Cook County renters' rights ordinance passes unanimouslyJan 28, 2021 12:00 am - 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, afte...
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Cook County approves business tax breaks in Elk Grove and WheelingDec 20, 2020 12:00 am - 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 propert...
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Vote on Cook County renters ordinance delayed a monthDec 16, 2020 12:00 am - 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 n...
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Cook County commissioners propose rules to protect suburban rentersDec 14, 2020 4:30 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 ...
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Cook County Board passes balanced $6.94 billion 2021 budget without tax hikesNov 24, 2020 12:00 am - 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 pandem...