Cook County Board Approves Tax Concession for Manufacturing Company
The Cook County Board of Commissioners granted a key property tax concession to a large manufacturing company in Elk Grove Wednesday. The concession was part of an effort to encourage industrial development in areas with high vacancies and abandoned property. PMI Cartoning Inc., which makes machines that packs cartons and cases, will be able to […]
Affordable Care for Felons
Obamacare is for everyone, even those who are bound for prison. “The Affordable Care Act is giving us an incredible opportunity to provide health care to individuals who have never had the opportunity to have health care,” said Circuit Court Judge Mary Colleen Roberts to the Cook County Board. “I think we can all imagine […]
Marijuana ticketing to be enforced, expanded to Ford Heights
Getting a ticket for possession of 10 grams of marijuana or less, instead of getting arrested, could come to Cook County because of recent change to the cannabis possession ordinance. The Cook County Board of Commissioners expanded the jurisdiction of marijuana ticketing for possession of 10 grams or less, ordinance to cover Ford Heights. The […]
Cook County Streamlines Vendor Contract Requirements
Cook County Board Commissioners approved an ordinance last week that will overhaul the county’s procurement process as well as raise all board-approval contracts to $150,000. The ordinance–which was unanimously approved– re-organizes and modernizes the county’s purchasing process with outside vendors, while also using taxpayers’ dollars more efficiently, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said at […]
Breakfast With Your Legislators
Saint Xavier University will host the Sixth Annual “Breakfast With Your Legislators” event where SXU students, faculty and the surrounding community can meet Chicagoland elected officials. Where: The Butler Reception Room, located in the Warde Academic Center at Saint Xavier University’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. When: This networking event will take place on […]
Do You Know Where Your Legistators Are At?
On Sept. 7, 2011, a posse of local elected official will turn out for breakfast and more at Saint Xavier University‘s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Scheduled to attend the event and meet with local business people and regular citizens are: State Sen. Edward Maloney (D-18th), State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), State Rep. Bill Cunningham […]
8th Ward Aldermanic Update
The Chicago Tribune endorsed 8th Ward Aldermanic candidate Faheem Shabazz for 8th Ward Alderman. The endorsement noted that “Ald. Michelle Harris is a faithful Stroger Soldier… Voters should opt for smart thinking and independence. The best alternative is barber-turned real-estate agent Faheem Shabazz, who ran four years ago. ..He knows his ward needs to break […]
Cook County Foreclosure Program Criticized
A Cook County-funded foreclosure program designed to keep people in their homes is being criticized from a county board member. Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica said the “Foreclosure Mediation Program” targets the wrong demographic. “What disturbs me in particular is that the majority of the people receiving assistance are unable to afford to live in […]
County Board President Candidates to Focus on Violence Against Females
This is a press release from the Chicago Foundation for Women. The event is free and open to everyone. COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT CANDIDATE FORUM: FOCUSING ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS Thurs. Jan. 21st 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30) Loyola University of Chicago, Water Tower Campus 111 E. Pearson St. Beane Hall, 13th floor […]
Chicago Talks Exclusive: Interview with Todd Stroger
Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has spent the majority of his time over the last year clearing up what he considers misinformation about his platform and defending himself from what he said are daily attacks by the media, as well as attacks by his Democratic competition. Stroger, who was elected as board president on […]
Frustration Over Being Kept Outside Cook County Board Meeting
Hours before the Cook County Board of Commissioners rejected a partial rollback of a controversial sales tax increase, concerned citizens stood outside the crowded meeting room, frustrated they couldn’t see first hand what was happening inside. More than two dozen people waited in line in the county building, some for as long as two hours, […]
Commissioner Jumps Ship And Sinks Tax Rollback
One commissioner’s last minute decision to jump ship has kept Cook County’s controversial 2008 sales tax increase in place, for now. Commissioner Deborah Sims (D-5th), who was the crucial 14th vote needed to override Board President Todd Stroger’s veto of the tax rollback, flipped before the board’s Sept. 1 vote and upheld Stroger’s veto. “It’s […]
