Elected Officials
Sheriff Dart Announces the Prohibited Persons’ Enforcement Act
By Communications Staff at January 31, 2013 | 11:36 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart is proposing gun control legislation aimed at reforming and strengthening the enforcement provisions of the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification Card (FOID) system; expanding the reporting of persons who are prohibited frompurchasing or possessing firearms because of serious mental illness; and extending the supervision terms for more...
Lobbyists paid $2.4 million in 2012 to influence Cook County officials
By Communications Staff at January 30, 2013 | 10:16 am | 0 Comment
Lobbyists were paid nearly $2.4 million in 2012 as they attempted to influence Cook County officials on issues including the county's new land bank, driver's licenses for immigrants, and the landfill moratorium, according to reports submitted to Clerk David Orr's website. The tobacco lobby was particularly prominent in 2012, likely due to the $1-a-pack cigarette hike more...
Cook County Board Creates Land Bank
By Communications Staff at January 17, 2013 | 9:02 am | 4 Comments
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to create the Cook County Land Bank Authority today, making it the most populous county in the United States to establish the innovative planning tool. The Land Bank Authority is being created as an agency of the County so it can help return vacant and abandoned properties to productive use. It will promote more...
Economic Development , Elected Officials , Featured News , President's Office , Property and Taxes
President Preckwinkle Introduces Ordinance Requiring Lost Or Stolen Firearms Be Reported Within 48 Hours Or Face $1,000 Fine
By Communications Staff at January 17, 2013 | 9:01 am | 7 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today introduced an ordinance that would require gun owners to report the loss, theft, destruction or transfer of firearms. The ordinance will require individuals who lose, destroy, transfer or have their firearm stolen in the County, to report it to the Sheriff’s Office within 48 hours. Individuals who fail to comply more...
Clerk Orr unveils wallet civil union and marriage certificates
By Communications Staff at January 11, 2013 | 9:41 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Clerk David Orr announced Thursday new wallet-sized certificates tailor-made for same-sex couples with a civil union, married couples with two different last names or any couple who wants to carry proof of their union. The legal, embossed certificates are available for anyone married or civilly united in Cook County for the same $15 fee as a standard-size more...
Cook County Clerk David Orr: Gay marriage long overdue in Illinois
By Communications Staff at January 4, 2013 | 2:06 pm | 0 Comment
As the clerk in Illinois' most populous county, I urge all legislators to support the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act sponsored by Representative Greg Harris and Senator Heather Steans. This measure will provide all committed couples with the same legal protections under Illinois law - a step that is long overdue. Illinois should join the growing ranks of more...
First couple starts 2013 with a bang
By Communications Staff at January 3, 2013 | 11:09 am | 1 Comments
Stephen Pyo and Angela McKinney were so determined to obtain Cook County's first marriage license of 2013 they lined up two hours before Clerk David Orr's office opened on Wednesday morning. "We wanted to start off the new year right," Pyo said. Dressed for the occasion - he in a grey suit, she in a white lace gown and veil - the couple held hands as they more...
President Preckwinkle, Business Leaders and Cook County Commissioners Herald Repeal Of Stroger Sales Tax Increase
By Communications Staff at January 2, 2013 | 2:37 pm | 13 Comments
Video streaming by Ustream Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle stood with business leaders today to herald the final rollback of the Stroger sales tax in Cook County, which will result in an overall savings of $440 million for taxpayers. “I have worked hard since taking office to ensure that families and businesses can trust County government more...
Elected Officials , Featured News , President's Office , Property and Taxes
Cook County, Illinois Treasurer Warns U.S. Homeowners And Retirees Of Local Debt Hazards
By Communications Staff at December 19, 2012 | 4:00 pm | 0 Comment
Originally appeared in the December 18, 2012 edition of Forbes.com Maria Pappas has been Cook County Treasurer since 1998. Her office oversees the finances of the 19th largest government in the United States and collects more than $11 billion annually from property taxes on 1.8 million parcels. She served two terms as a Cook County Commissioner before becoming more...
Chief Judge Evans enters order which prohibits cell phones in courthouses where criminal matters are heard
By Communications Staff at December 19, 2012 | 3:41 pm | 1 Comments
Originally appeared in the December 12, 2012 edition of CookCountyCourt.org Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans today announced beginning January 14, 2013, the public will not be permitted to bring cell phones and other electronic devices into any Circuit Court of Cook County courthouse facility except for the Richard J. Daley more...
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