Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the preliminary forecast for the County's Fiscal 2016 budget, cautioning that difficult financial choices will face County decision-makers as the development of a budget proceeds over... Read more
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry Roper. Jerry was one of Chicago’s great civic and business leaders. In his two decades at the helm of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, he transformed the organization into one of the... Read more
Today is a proud day for our nation and an incredible victory for all those who have fought so hard for this recognition over the years. As a history teacher by profession, I applaud this latest milestone in our nation's long struggle to ensure... Read more
We appreciate that the Governor has expressed a willingness to support pension reform for Cook County and look forward to working with him and the legislative leaders in passing a bill that meets Cook County’s pension needs. However, given the... Read more
I applaud today’s Supreme Court ruling on King v. Burwell.President Obama’s Affordable Care Act has been a godsend to those of us in the public health business. Thanks to the ACA, we are moving toward long-term financial sustainability... Read more
Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Executive Director Michael Masters joined leaders from around the country to participate in Multi-Faith Crisis Management Workshop in Boston today.Masters was invited to... Read more
Tanya Anthony, the current Chief Administrative Officer of the Chicago Park District, is Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's choice to be the County's next Budget Director.Preckwinkle will present Anthony's appointment at the... Read more
In the face of increasingly severe and damaging weather across the country, ComEd, the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), Ameren Illinois and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will partner... Read more
Cook County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) announced today that it has awarded $1,207,350 to law enforcement agencies and nonprofit organizations from around Cook County through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice... Read more
As Part of Silver Star Service Banner ProgramCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners today recognized 28 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program.... Read more
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