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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...
Environmental Control and South Suburban College Sponsor Prescription Drug Take-back in South Holland
By Sebastian James at April 13, 2012 | 8:32 am | 7 Comments
On Monday, April 16th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm the Cook County Department of Environmental Control and South Suburban College is sponsoring a free Prescription Drug Take-back program. This event is a low-cost, high-value opportunity to tackle a critical environmental issue. The EPA has asked people not to flush old medications, as trace elements have been found in more...
Certificates of Purchase Awarded Through No Cash Bid
By Sebastian James at April 4, 2012 | 2:10 pm | 0 Comment
Thirteen municipalities across Cook County received 193 certificates of purchase from the 2011 Scavenger Sale as part of the county’s No Cash Bid Program, President Preckwinkle announced today. The No Cash Bid program is one of the county’s economic development tools designed to help municipalities and other taxing bodies acquire tax delinquent property for reuse more...
Cook County Approves Solid Waste Management Plan
By Sebastian James at April 3, 2012 | 3:14 pm | 12 Comments
Today the Cook County Board approved President Preckwinkle’s Solid Waste Management Plan (SWMP) for suburban Cook County, the first plan generated in 12 years. The SWMP outlines the county’s current level of waste generation, disposal and recycling, and makes recommendations for improvement. President Preckwinkle’s 2012 Plan reimagines traditional solid waste more...
Dept. of Environmental Control and Calumet Township Sponsor Prescription Drug Take-back in Calumet Park
By Sebastian James at March 27, 2012 | 9:40 am | 7 Comments
On Friday, April 6th from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm the Cook County Department of Environmental Control and Calumet Township is sponsoring a free Prescription Drug Take-back program. This event is a low-cost, high-value opportunity to tackle a critical environmental issue. The EPA has asked people not to flush old medications, as trace elements have been found in more...
Agencies , Environmental , Features , News
Cook County Honors Unusung Heroines for Women’s History Month
By Sebastian James at March 15, 2012 | 3:28 pm | 3 Comments
In honor of Women’s History Month, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues, and the Cook County Board of Commissioners joined together to host the 15th Annual Cook County Unsung Heroine Awards at a breakfast ceremony at the Chicago Cultural Center today. The event was emceed by Ms. Merri Dee, a Chicago broadcasting more...
Preckwinkle Appoints CEO of CURE to Illinois Medical District Commission
By Sebastian James at March 6, 2012 | 5:00 pm | 5 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today appointed Carmita Vaughan, CEO of Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) to the Illinois Medical District Commission. Preckwinkle cited Vaughan’s strong managerial experience, her familiarity with medical issues and healthcare, and her deep-rooted commitment to service as her main reasons for her selection more...
Agencies , Hospitals and Health Care , News , President's Office
Preckwinkle Launches “Commit to Cook” Campaign at 2012 Auto Show
By Sebastian James at February 17, 2012 | 10:39 am | 2 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin and representatives of the Chicago Auto Show today to launch the “Commit to Cook” campaign encouraging residents to support Cook County businesses while engaging the business community to spur economic development. President Preckwinkle laid out an ambitious goal for the more...
President Preckwinkle Institutes Policy And Procedural Changes At The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office
By Sebastian James at January 26, 2012 | 12:56 pm | 10 Comments
President Preckwinkle today addressed staff and senior management at the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, announcing policy and procedural changes that will institute stricter controls, accountability and disciplinary measures throughout the department. Today’s announcement marks the culmination of a months-long internal review of operations and hiring needs more...
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