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Toni Preckwinkle: Immigration bill will help Cook County

Originally published in the May 22, 2013 edition of the Chicago Sun Times.com Comprehensive immigration reform can’t come to Cook County soon enough. Momentum in [more]

Watch Our "Justice Through Efficiency" Panel Discussion

On April 29, 2013 Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by distinguished jurists and the Chief of Police of Aurora, Illinois to discuss how to make the [more]

Cook County Board Approves Lower Tax Rates for Vehicle Transfers Between Non-Retailers

On May 8, 2013 the Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved an amendment to lower tax rates on the transfer of motor vehicles between county residents. The [more]

Preckwinkle Introduces Change to Parking Tax

On May 8, 2013, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced an amendment that would lower the rate for many individuals who park in garages and [more]

Cook County is Looking for Residents to Serve on the Employee Appeals Board

The Employee Appeals Board hears all appeals by any career service employee not represented by a union, of discharge, demotion, or suspension for a period of more than ten [more]

President Preckwinkle Announces 2013 Roadway Projects

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today kicked off the 2013 roadway construction season and marked the centennial anniversary of the County’s Department of [more]

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Cook County is Looking for Residents to Serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals

May 23, 2013

The Zoning Board of Appeals considers all rezoning appeals pertaining to land uses in unincorporated Cook County. Public hearings for Map Amendments and/or Special Use more...
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Toni Preckwinkle: Immigration bill will help Cook County

May 22, 2013

Originally published in the May 22, 2013 edition of the Chicago Sun Times.com Comprehensive immigration reform can’t come to Cook County soon enough. Momentum in more...
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Watch Our “Justice Through Efficiency” Panel Discussion

May 16, 2013

On April 29, 2013 Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by distinguished jurists and the Chief of Police of Aurora, Illinois to discuss how to make the more...
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Cook County Employees: Spring Into Health Begins May 16

May 14, 2013

This year’s program will include health screenings, cooking demonstrations, educational materials and more. Visit the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois booth to more...
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Cook County Board Approves Lower Tax Rates for Vehicle Transfers Between Non-Retailers

May 9, 2013

On May 8, 2013 the Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved an amendment to lower tax rates on the transfer of motor vehicles between county residents. The new more...
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Preckwinkle Introduces Change to Parking Tax

May 9, 2013

On May 8, 2013, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced an amendment that would lower the rate for many individuals who park in garages and lots. After more...