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.

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed issues related to the Madison Street redevelopment plan and the possible use of eminent domain to secure property for the plan.

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar recently was named Cook County's new chief medical examiner after serving as interim chief medical examiner since June.

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, a Republican running for the U.S. House 7th District seat held by Democratic incumbent Danny Davis, finds the recent debate over how Illinois decides its legislative boundaries a serious one.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Village Board considered a proposed ordinance to waive the usual bidding process and buy new street signs from Traffic Control & Protection Inc.

At a recent meeting, the EDAC Planning and Development Subcommittee reviewed the Draft 2016 Annual Action Plan.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Committee of the Whole discussed a proposal to build a cell tower in Community Park.

At a recent meeting, the Westchester Library Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole discussed library renovation plans.

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Asset Management Committee approved a contract with Graybar Electric Company Inc., which will supply any and all electrical equipment needed for any repairs in all Cook County government facilities.

The Cook County Contract Compliance Committee will review the results of a "Disparity Study of the County and Health and Hospital System’s Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise Program."

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Business and Economic Development Committee approved several tax-incentive requests.

At a recent meeting, the Brookfield Beautification Committee discussed Adopt-a-Spot and other project updates.

At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District 92 Board considered approving several teacher and administrative hires.

The Brookfield Joint Review Board will review draft tax-increment financing (TIF) ordinances at its next meeting 2 p.m. today at Brookfield Village Hall.

For anyone who dreams of playing baseball or softball, part of that dream is stepping up to the plate, bat in hand, ready to hit a deep home run, or at least get a hit.

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation heard presentations from two local consultants.

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park Public Library Board discussed a time line for the library's Strategic Plan.

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.

At a recent meeting, the Bellwood Board of Trustees considered an ordinance to allow the issuance of general obligation bonds.

The continuing budget woes in Illinois have claimed another casualty, with Moody's Investors Service recently downgrading Triton College's bond credit rating.