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Cook County Economic Development Helps Dedicate New Community Center Building in Ford Heights
By Communications Staff at February 21, 2013 | 1:13 pm | 0 Comment
Originally appeared at the Commit to Cook website, February 21, 2013 Herman Brewer, Bureau Chief, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development spoke at a dedication ceremony on February 20th for the Ford Heights Community Service Organization (FHCSO) Building Expansion. Also present at the ceremony were Angela Smith, Executive Director, Mayor Charles Griffin of Ford more...
Cook County Environmental Control and Delta Institute Host Demolition Ordinance Compliance Workshops
By Communications Staff at February 19, 2013 | 12:18 pm | 0 Comment
On March 13th and 14th, Cook County and Delta Institute will host two free public workshops during March to educate employees of Cook County municipalities about the County’s Demolition, Debris and Diversion Ordinance, which came into effect last November. The three-hour workshop will cover: The new ordinance, its benefits and compliance requirements The more...
The 4 Most Common Questions about Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
By mary.paleologos at February 19, 2013 | 11:54 am | 0 Comment
Spaying or neutering will NOT make your dog or cat fat and lazy unless they are overfed. It is NOT true that a cat or dog should have one litter before being spayed. This only leads to more unwanted puppies and kittens. It is NOT true that a cat or dog should have one heat cycle before being spayed. Altering your pet will NOT change your pet's personality. more...
Over 600 First Responders Train on Active Shooter Situations on 5th Anniversary of Northern Illinois Shooting
By monica.heth at February 19, 2013 | 11:02 am | 1 Comments
February 14, 2013 marked the five year anniversary of the tragic Northern Illinois University shooting that killed five and injured twenty-one individuals. Mass shooting incidents continue to happen at an alarming pace, with one occurring in the United States every month since 2009. In remembrance of this event – and in recognition of recent events in places such as more...
Judge Dismisses Shakman Litigation Against the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
By Communications Staff at February 14, 2013 | 4:06 pm | 0 Comment
U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge Sidney I. Schenkier has granted a motion to dismiss the Shakman litigation against the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. The motion was filed jointly by the District and Michael Shakman, with the agreement of the Court-Appointed District Compliance Administrator. With this decision, the Judge confirmed that the District has more...
Cook County Homeland Security Executive Discusses Immigration Reform Policies at the White House
By monica.heth at February 6, 2013 | 4:16 pm | 0 Comment
Michael Masters, Executive Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Cook County, IL, will join senior law enforcement officials from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and former New York, Los Angeles, and Boston Police Chief Bill Bratton Wednesday at the White House, where they will discuss strides made in securing US borders, more...
Cook County Offers Savings To Pet Owners During National Spay & Neuter Month
By mary.paleologos at February 4, 2013 | 10:32 am | 0 Comment
[caption id="attachment_12144" align="alignleft" width="480"] Dr. Donna Alexander, director of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control, with her pet Leroy Brown, who is neutered and wearing a current rabies tag.[/caption] As part of National Spay and Neuter Month, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that residents can receive up to a $40 discount more...
Joe Orr Road Realignment Creates ‘Islands of Opportunity’
By mary.paleologos at January 31, 2013 | 11:18 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that Joe Orr Road’s recent realignment and eventual extension into Indiana will yield economic benefits for the south suburban region. The first phase of the project, from east of Stony Island Avenue to Torrence Avenue in Lansing, moved and reconstructed Joe Orr Road further south and expanded it to more...
Increasing influenza-like illness activity in suburban Cook County
By Communications Staff at December 19, 2012 | 4:20 pm | 2 Comments
Everyone six months of age and older should get an influenza, or flu, vaccine, every year. Vaccine is readily available at your local pharmacy, family doctor and grocery stores throughout suburban Cook County. While influenza is a health concern for people of all ages, young children, pregnant women, individuals with a weakened immune system and people aged 65 years and more...
Cook County Health System Celebrates 10th Anniversary of John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital
By Communications Staff at December 19, 2012 | 4:08 pm | 0 Comment
Originally appeared in the December 12, 2012 edition of CookCountyHHS.org Cook County Health and Hospitals System Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ram Raju today celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. In its first decade of providing quality healthcare in the new Stroger Hospital, the flagship remains committed to fulfilling more...
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