Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of Brian Hamer as her new Chief of Staff effective March 23.Hamer brings to the County extensive public sector experience. Most recently, he served 12 years as Director of... Read more
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to prepare and protect their pets from the distemper virus and the canine flu.The department has seen an increase in cases of confirmed canine distemper virus found in raccoons tested... Read more
The untimely death of Henry English leaves a great void for those of us who believe in the pursuit of fairness and equity. Henry was a driving force in progressive causes and a constant presence in our communities for more than 40 years. As a young... Read more
I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Quentin Young. Dr. Young spent a lifetime devoted to progressive causes in the political, social and health arenas. A lifelong South Sider and former Chairman of Medicine at Cook County Hospital, he was an... Read more
Proposals aim to roll back decades of failed criminal justice policiesCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced her 2016 public safety legislative agenda that will create a fairer and more just criminal and juvenile justice system... Read more
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today honored 18 women for their professional achievements or contributions to their communities.Recipients of the Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award are... Read more
Funds to be invested in affordable housing projects in Ford Heights, Hines, LaGrange, and Park ForestConstruction and/or rehabilitation is anticipated this year on four projects to develop affordable housing as a result of loans totaling $9 million... Read more
Concerned about the harmful impact of a continued state budget stalemate, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is taking proactive steps and requesting that all Cook County offices and agencies implement cost-savings.“The continued... Read more
Recognition Follows Operational Changes, Added Staffing and Technological UpgradesCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the County Medical Examiner’s Office has been awarded full accreditation by the National Association... Read more
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