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Preckwinkle's $8.75 billion budget comes with no tax, fee hikes
Oct 6, 2022 5:35 PM - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is presenting an $8.75 billion budget recommendation with no tax or fee hikes, but it comes in $18.2 million short of expected expenses. -
Cook County Board candidates Trevor, Podgorski weigh in on SAFE-T Act
Oct 5, 2022 5:30 AM - While Illinois' criminal justice reform bill known as the SAFE-T Act remains mostly an issue for state lawmakers, it will have a significant ripple effect on the county-run court systems that will need to implement some of its most controversial elements. The two candidates for the Cook County Board District 9 seat soon to be vacated by Republican Peter Silvestri recently weighed in on its implications. -
Morrison, Cerniglia discuss need to expand Cook County mental health services
Sep 27, 2022 8:41 PM - Democratic 15th District Cook County Board Commissioner Kevin Morrison of Mount Prospect and Republican challenger Chuck Cerniglia of Hoffman Estates shared their views on the need for expanded mental health services from the county -- partly in response to acts of violence like the July 4 parade shooting in Highland Park. -
Morrison leading predecessor Gorman among contested Cook County Board primaries
Jun 29, 2022 12:31 AM - Republican 17th District Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison of Palos Park appeared to be holding off a primary challenge from his predecessor Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman of Orland Park late Tuesday. -
Primary in the Northwest suburbs: County board, sheriff and school referendum decisions
Jun 27, 2022 5:30 AM - Party showdowns for Cook County president, sheriff and assessor, as well as in the 27th state Senate and 51st state House districts, are among the most hotly contested primary races Northwest suburban voters will decide Tuesday. -
Cook County Board District 9 Democratic candidates weigh in public safety
Jun 24, 2022 6:42 PM - Gun control and public safety are key concerns among Democratic candidates for Cook County Board District 9. Maggie Trevor, Sam Kukadia, Frank McPartlin and Heather Anne Boyle are vying for a chance to run against the winner of the Republican primary in the general election. The seat currently is held by Republican Peter Silvestri, who is not running for reelection. -
Cook County's $262 million budget surplus could cover next year's expected shortfall
Jun 23, 2022 3:36 PM - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle predicts an $18 million preliminary shortfall in the upcoming budget, but also notes the county expects to end the current fiscal year with a $262 million surplus. -
GOP candidates for Cook County Board discuss criminal justice, mental health
Jun 23, 2022 5:30 AM - Republican candidates for the Cook County Board's 9th District seat say top county leaders are failing to keep residents safe and they would work to reform the county's criminal justice system if elected. -
Morrison, Gorman similar on policy, differ on style in race for Cook County Board
Jun 17, 2022 5:25 AM - Incumbent Sean Morrison, one of only two Republicans on the Cook County Board, said he is often a lone voice on the Democratically controlled panel. But his challenger in the June 28 GOP primary, former county commissioner Elizabeth "Liz" Doody Gorman, says Morrison is too much of a lone wolf. -
On Flag Day, Cook County committee chooses new banner designed by Glenbrook South student
Jun 14, 2022 6:44 PM - A flag designed by a Glenbrook South High School student has been tabbed to become the new banner of Cook County, county commissioners decided Tuesday.
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