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President Preckwinkle Announces Start of 2012 Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics
By Sebastian James at June 13, 2012 | 8:33 am | 1 Comments
President Toni Preckwinkle on Tuesday kicked off the start of Cook County’s annual Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics at the VFW Hall in Berwyn. The clinic is one of 37 low-cost, mobile clinics the Department of Animal and Rabies Control will host from June through October at various locations throughout the county. “Rabies outbreaks have caused public health more...
2012 Unincorporated Vehicle Stickers On Sale Now
By Sebastian James at May 24, 2012 | 1:10 pm | 4 Comments
President Preckwinkle is reminding residents of unincorporated Cook County that vehicle stickers and tags are now on sale at most local township offices, online and at the Cook County Building downtown. Residents of unincorporated Cook County who own vehicles are required to purchase Cook County Vehicle Licenses, per the Wheel Tax Ordinance (Chapter 74, Article XVI). more...
Prescription Drug Take-back and Electronics Recycling Comes to Triton College Tomorrow
By Sebastian James at May 4, 2012 | 9:04 am | 1 Comments
On Saturday, May 5th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm the Cook County Department of Environmental Control and Triton College is sponsoring a free Prescription Drug Take-back program. Citizens will also be able to recycle old electronics as well. This event is a low-cost, high-value opportunity to tackle a critical environmental issue. The EPA has asked people not to flush more...
President Preckwinkle Unveils 2012 Cook County Highway Plan
By Communications Staff at May 3, 2012 | 12:49 pm | 0 Comment
President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the 2012 Cook County Highway Plan today, offering motorists a roadmap for construction season and all-new online information about ongoing projects. The 2012 Cook County Highway Plan will improve 70 miles of roads in more than 30 suburban municipalities at a cost of $65 million dollars. The 27 county roadway projects scheduled for more...
President Preckwinkle and County Board Honor Veterans Wounded in Combat
By Sebastian James at May 1, 2012 | 5:39 pm | 0 Comment
President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners today honored veterans from five wars who were wounded in combat. During a ceremony on Tuesday hosted by the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County, 27 seven veterans from five wars were honored, including five who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Two others were World War II veterans; three more...
Cook County Joins with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago for National Rebuilding Day Project
By Sebastian James at April 30, 2012 | 9:02 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and more than 100 volunteer county workers showed their support for community revitalization by repairing two homes in Harvey as part of National Rebuilding Day on Saturday. The annual event is organized by the non-profit agency Rebuilding Together * Metro Chicago and Cook County to help the growing number of homeowners who more...
Chicago Southland Fiber Network Project Begins
By Sebastian James at April 27, 2012 | 9:24 pm | 2 Comments
Cook County Chief Information Officer Greg Wass was joined today by South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association (SSMMA) Executive Director Edward Paesel to announce the successful start of the Chicago Southland Fiber Network (CSFN) project. The project is funded by the “Illinois Jobs Now!” capital construction program and includes a $10 million commitment from more...
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Welcome to Open Data Week 2012
By Sebastian James at April 23, 2012 | 2:42 pm | 0 Comment
The Cook County Board of Commissioners proclaimed April 23-27 as Open Data Week. To that end, the Cook County Bureau of Technology has filled the week with events and items on how government data is changing the way people perceive government, economic development, digital entrepreneurship, and civic involvement. Highlights of Open Data Week include a roundtable more...
Grant Helps Cook County Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
By Sebastian James at April 20, 2012 | 1:58 pm | 2 Comments
In furtherance of the administration’s sustainability goals, Cook County’s Clean Diesel Program has been awarded $633,135 in grants to install pollution control equipment on some of its heavy-duty diesel vehicles, President Preckwinkle announced today. The county’s Clean Diesel Program will use the funds to retrofit 43 vehicles with tailpipe technology that more...
Cook County Solicits Bids For Absence Management
By Sebastian James at April 13, 2012 | 8:41 am | 0 Comment
President Preckwinkle today announces a request for proposal (RFP) for a third-party administered absence and leave management program at Cook County with the goal of improving labor allocation and cost control. The county is seeking vendor support to assist in managing sick time, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, worker’s compensation, and ordinary more...
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