New report highlights sustainability achievements in 2015Cook County is doing its part to help stem climate change.The county is exceeding its target for reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from its buildings, the County’s 2015 Sustainability Report... Read more
How to keep your dog and cat safe in cold, snow and during the holidaysCold weather may have taken a while to arrive, but the calendar doesn’t lie. And pet owners should take special precautious as winter gets under way.Dr. Donna Alexander,... Read more
A recent Illinois Supreme Court decision will allow Cook County to collect about $3 million in unpaid taxes, as well as generate another $1 million in tax revenue annually from Midwest Gaming, owner and operator of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.... Read more
Cook County’s justice agencies will soon be getting a new “bus” – not the kind with four wheels, but a system to allow the various agencies to cross the digital divide with long-needed modernization.The Cook County Board today approved the $2.3... Read more
Information will provide a measure of safety for nearby residents and first respondersCook County will now collect information on and inspect facilities housing hazardous liquid waste as a public safety measure.An ordinance approved by the Cook... Read more
More efficient system will save money, promote use of ‘green’ vehiclesCook County is reducing and streamlining its vehicle fleet operations and creating a more efficient system of vehicle purchase, use and maintenance that will save taxpayers money.... Read more
I have long thought that former Supt. McCarthy’s policing strategies were wrong-headed and did nothing to instill trust and confidence – especially in communities of color. The mayor says former Supt. McCarthy’s resignation is not the end but a... Read more
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