Cook County
Recent News About Cook County
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Meet the Proviso Democrat machine
You often hear about local government jobs that those lucky enough to have “clout” can secure.
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Harris: Welch is a “lockstep Madigan Machine politician”
Chris Harris, an independent Democrat running for the 7th District State Representative (Maywood, Forest Park, Bellwood, River Forest) nomination, condemned incumbent Chris Welch for his negative advertising that “has no foundation in fact.”
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Cook County Gun Violence Task Force to discuss latest data at meeting
The Cook County Gun Violence Task Force will hold a public hearing at 10 a.m. today at the Cook County Building's Board Room, 118 N. Clark Street, with several law enforcement officials present to provide the latest information on gun violence in the county.
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Cook County gives $700,000 to local orgs to prevent violence
The Cook County Justice Advocacy Council on Wednesday awarded $700,000 in grant money to seven local organizations to support anti-violence programming.
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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Cook County facilities connect to enhanced Internet
Cook County officials expect to provide faster service now that broadband connections are complete.
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Spay/neuter discounts available this month at Cook County vets
Cook County is celebrating National Spay and Neuter Month by offering discounted spay and neuter services throughout February.
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$166 million per year on secretaries?
Cook County government’s most common job: secretary.
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Cook County President: We’re going broke
Cook County’s board president is threatening cuts “affecting some of the county’s most vulnerable citizens” if Illinois taxpayers don’t give the county more money.