News Archive - Apr 2015 | CookCountyIL.gov

President Preckwinkle Announces $1 Million in Savings From County’s New Employee Life Insurance Contract

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that a new life insurance contract, approved by the County Board at its meeting today, is expected to yield more than $1 million in savings annually.Under terms of the contract negotiated... Read more

Cook County Garners State Rebates from its Energy Efficiency Projects

Board approves grant agreements following work done on Stroger Hospital campusCook County will realize $956,686 in rebates related to energy efficiency projects on the Stroger Hospital campus following action by the Cook County Board today.County... Read more

President Preckwinkle Praises County Employees Volunteering on National Rebuilding Day

County workers provide expertise and labor to repair, update two homes in MaywoodNational Rebuilding Day brought dozens of Cook County employees who volunteered their time today to help repair two homes in west suburban Maywood.Cook County Board... Read more

Preckwinkle Announces Key Budget and Asset Management Leadership Changes

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that County Budget Director Andrea Gibson will be leaving her position in early May to take on a new role as the Director of Project Management at the Cook County Health and Hospitals... Read more

Preckwinkle Statement on State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’ 4/20/15 Announcement

I am pleased to see that the State’s Attorney has finally recognized what many of us have been saying for years – that our failed drug policies are resulting in the unnecessary detention and incarceration of thousands of people, primarily young men... Read more

2015 NONPROFIT URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN

Deadline to submit is April 28, 2015As the deadline approaches for nonprofit organizations to apply for UASI grant funding, the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the City of Chicago Office of Emergency... Read more

Pavement Reconstruction and Resurfacing, Bridge Repairs Highlight Cook County’s Annual Road Repair Program

Long-needed road reconstruction projects along with pavement resurfacing, bridge repair and improving drainage will mark Cook County’s 2015 road construction season.Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a number of road and bridge... Read more

Surge in Canine Flu Cases Demands Extra Precautions by Pet Owners

Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (CCDARC) is cautioning dog owners that a recent increase in reported cases of canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) could last for several weeks before it subsides.Dr. Donna Alexander,... Read more

President Preckwinkle Generating New Revenue by Cracking Down on Cook County Tax Scofflaws

From pilsners to parking lots, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is aggressively tracking down tax scofflaws in an effort to increase County revenue while protecting honest taxpaying businesses and residents. Through a comprehensive... Read more

Amy Campanelli Sworn in for a 6-year Term as Cook County’s Public Defender

Campanelli’s Experience includes 23 Years in the Public Defender’s Office Amy Campanelli was sworn in as Cook County’s newest Public Defender by Appellate Court Justice Stuart Palmer during a ceremony held this afternoon in the Cook County Board... Read more

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