Cook County
Recent News About Cook County
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State places Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 on 'Financial Review' list
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Maywood-Melrose Park-Broadview 89 on its "Financial Review" list.
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State places Westchester SD 92-5 on 'Financial Recognition' list
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Westchester SD 92-5 on its "Financial Recognition" list.
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Oak Park/River Forest group: Opposition to $45 million pool plan growing
With only a few weeks remaining before Oak Park and River Forest residents decide whether they will spend $44.5 million on a new swimming pool, those opposing the project are optimistic they will prevail, a spokeswoman said.
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Oak Park ESD 97 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Oak Park ESD 97 on its "Financial Recognition" list.
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Chicago metal syndicate renews national designation
Among one dozen U.S. communities earning re-designation status by the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP), the region’s Chicago Metro Metal Consortium (CMMC) recently gained continued certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
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Cook County Trauma Unit, first of its kind in U.S., celebrates 50th year
Cook County recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Cook County Trauma Unit at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital.
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Cook County Zoning Board to consider several variance requests
The Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider several variance requests at its next meeting 1 p.m. Wednesday at 69 W. Washington St., Suite 2840, in Chicago.
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Cook County gets grant to fund lead-paint removal from suburban homes
Cook County recently accepted a three-year, $2 million Lead Hazard Reduction Grant to remove lead-based paint from high-risk residences in outlying suburban areas in compliance with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations.
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Cook County Commission on Social Innovation hears consultant's presentation
At a recent meeting, the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation heard a presentation from a social-enterprise consultant who has been working with the commission.
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Cook County Commission on Social Innovation hears consultants' presentations
At a recent meeting, the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation heard presentations from two local consultants.
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EDAC Planning Subcommittee reviews Draft 2016 Action Plan
At a recent meeting, the EDAC Planning and Development Subcommittee reviewed the Draft 2016 Annual Action Plan.
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Cook County Board names new medical examiner
Dr. Ponni Arunkumar recently was named Cook County's new chief medical examiner after serving as interim chief medical examiner since June.
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Preckwinkle names five nominees to fill CCHHS board vacancies
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently selected five nominees to the Cook County Health and Hospitals System’s (CCHHS) governing board to fill two vacancies and three expired terms, from a list compiled by a nominating committee.
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Cook County launches long-term transportation-infrastructure plan
Ridership, freight service, parity, infrastructure upgrades and funding have emerged as Cook County’s top five priorities in maintaining and improving standards for its long-term transportation-system agenda revealed with the publication of the Connecting Cook County guidebook, unveiled this week at a Cook County Board meeting.
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Cook County Board to review budget for planned Central Campus Health Center
The Cook County Board was expected to weigh in on the construction budget for the planned Central Campus Health Center outpatient facility at its meeting today.
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Cook County Board to review mixed-use plan for Old County Hospital site
The Cook County Board will review a presentation of a new mixed-use development project plan for Old County Hospital at its meeting today.
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Cook County zoning board OKs parking permit, fence-height variance
Cook County’s Zoning and Building Committee considered requests for special-use permits and variances at a recent meeting.
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Cook County Board president names new chief of staff
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said this week that Brian Hamer has been appointed her new chief of staff.
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Cook County Board chief unveils criminal-justice-reform legislative agenda
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently unveiled a legislative agenda that aims to reform the criminal and juvenile justice system.
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Pet owners urged to get dogs distemper, flu shots amid wild-animal outbreak
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is urging pet owners to get their pets vaccinated in light of new information suggesting that distemper virus and canine flu are more prevalent among wild-animal populations.