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Public health officials caution residents against tickborne disease
By Communications Staff at May 16, 2013 | 8:38 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials encourage suburban Cook County residents to prevent against tick bites while outdoors enjoying the warmer weather. Ticks are found in and near wooded areas, tall grass and brush. Infected ticks can transmit diseases including ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, tularemia and Lyme disease through their more...
Children’s Book Week, May 13-19: Drop Off Used Children’s Books at the Cook County Law Library
By Communications Staff at May 16, 2013 | 8:16 am | 0 Comment
Established in 1919, Children's Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. Every year, commemorative events are held nationwide at schools, libraries, bookstores, homes -- wherever young readers and books connect! In 2013, official events will be hosted in a record-breaking 50 cities, along with innumerable local events. Cook more...
Cook County Employees: Spring Into Health Begins May 16
By Communications Staff at May 14, 2013 | 10:40 am | 0 Comment
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 register for WalkingWorks®. All you need is your County ID to join us and pick up your free pedometer. Calendar of Events May 16 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Rolling Meadows - 3rd District Courthouse Lower more...
Chicago-Cook Partnership Announces P2P Program Open for Vets, Unemployed Workers 50+
By Communications Staff at May 10, 2013 | 3:10 pm | 0 Comment
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, a collaborative workforce development program announced that Platform to Employment (P2E), a national program addressing the specific needs of unemployed workers over 50 and military veterans, has opened its on-line application for residents of Chicago/Cook County. Those interested in the program can apply at the Platform to more...
Intergovernmental Agreement Passed between Cook County and Village of Robbins
By Communications Staff at May 10, 2013 | 2:49 pm | 0 Comment
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has passed an Intergovernmental Agreement between Cook County and the Village of Robbins to participate in the County’s Vacant Building Ordinance. The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) passed on May 8, 2013. The agreement is the result of the efforts undertaken by the Bureau of Economic Development, the Department of Building more...
Cook County Government, INXPO, Social Media Team Up for Big Data Week Success
By Communications Staff at May 10, 2013 | 2:16 pm | 0 Comment
An international digital marketing agency today rated Chicago the 5th most socially connected city during Big Data Week. Bloom Agency UK rated Cook County’s “CHGBigDataWeek” Twitter account the number one social media influencer of the event and “@ToniPreckwinkle” was rated number three in influence. Click here to read the full report During the recent Big more...
The Housing Authority of Cook County to Open Wait List on May 8, 2013
By Communications Staff at May 7, 2013 | 2:16 pm | 0 Comment
The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) will be accepting applications for its site-based wait list for studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom project-based voucher (PBV) units at the Country Club Hills Wellness Center (CCHWC) located at 4411 Gatling Blvd in Country Club Hills, IL 60478. The CCHWC is a permanent supportive housing community serving the homeless. To more...
May 10, 2013 is Deadline to Participate in the Inner City Capital Connections Training Seminar
By Communications Staff at May 1, 2013 | 10:25 am | 0 Comment
A three day intensive Inner City Capital Connections Training has been announced by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). The actual training seminar, the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, is designed to help small businesses in economically distressed areas access capital, achieve sustainable growth, and connect with debt and equity more...
Cook County Volunteers Repair Homes on National Rebuilding Day
By Communications Staff at April 30, 2013 | 11:02 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that more than 100 volunteers, including Cook County employees, completed major repairs to the homes of two elderly residents in celebration of National Rebuilding Day. The non-profit agency Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago partnered with the County to fix the two homes, located in south suburban Harvey. more...
Dr. Ramanathan Raju Voted 50 Most Influential Physician Executives 2013
By Communications Staff at April 26, 2013 | 9:01 am | 0 Comment
Originally posted on the Cook County Department of Public Health Website Dr. Ramanathan Raju, M.D. and CEO of Cook County Health & Hostptals System was named one of 50 Most Influential Physician Executives in Healthcare. The honorees were chosen by readers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare and Modern Physician for their leadership in the varied sectors more...
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