President’s Office
Statement from President Preckwinkle on the Passing of Dawn Clark Netsch
By Communications Staff at March 5, 2013 | 4:27 pm | 0 Comment
“Dawn Clark Netsch is without a doubt one of the most important women in Illinois political history. Her fighting spirit and unending pursuit for equality among the disenfranchised will remain a guiding principal for all who follow in her footsteps. Whether she was fighting for public education funding in Illinois; advocating that gay and lesbian couples be granted more...
President Preckwinkle Highlights Public Health Benefits Of Cigarette Tax
By Sebastian James at February 28, 2013 | 11:30 am | 1 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by health professionals and anti-smoking advocates to highlight the public health benefits of the $1-a-pack cigarette tax increase set to take effect tomorrow, March 1. “By making cigarettes more expensive in Cook County, we are representing the societal cost of smoking,” President Preckwinkle said. more...
Toni Preckwinkle’s Testimony on Illinois’ Proposed Conceal Carry Law
By Communications Staff at February 22, 2013 | 9:53 pm | 3 Comments
My name is Toni Preckwinkle. I am President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Chairman Nekritz, Vice-Chairman Williams and Minority Spokesman Reboletti — I appreciate the opportunity to testify before your committee this morning. I was a school teacher on the south side of Chicago and a Board Member of the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. I more...
Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Marriage Equality Legislation
By Communications Staff at February 14, 2013 | 3:31 pm | 1 Comments
“I applaud the members of the Illinois Senate for taking the first step towards marriage equality in our state. Gay and lesbian couples deserve full recognition of their relationships. Couples who are in loving, committed relationships should be able to marry and be treated equally in the eye of the law. I congratulate Senator Heather Steans for her tireless more...
Cook County Summer Fellowship Program Applications Now Being Accepted
By Communications Staff at February 14, 2013 | 9:41 am | 2 Comments
The Cook County Government Fellowship is a summer internship opportunity in Chicago for graduate students to develop leadership skills, create a civic network and have a lasting, positive impact on Cook County. Within the context of a structured learning environment, Fellows gain first-hand experience in the various departments within Cook County through: Completing more...
New Shared Fleet Program To Save County $250,000 In First Year
By mary.paleologos at February 13, 2013 | 3:16 pm | 0 Comment
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the launch of a car sharing program that is expected to save the County more than $250,000 in vehicle costs and travel reimbursement during the first year, as well as promote energy efficiency. County employees can now book Shared Fleet vehicles to conduct daylong business or reserve Zipcars for shorter more...
President Preckwinkle Attends Ribbon-cutting at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show
By Communications Staff at February 13, 2013 | 9:32 am | 0 Comment
President Preckwinkle attends ribbon-cutting at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show on February 9th, kicking-off this year’s show. Joined by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Dave Sloan, General Manager, Chicago Auto Show and other dignitaries, the ribbon was cut opening the doors for the 105th Auto Show, making it the oldest and largest exhibit in the more...
President Preckwinkle Names Cook County Land Bank Authority Board Of Directors
By Communications Staff at February 6, 2013 | 9:44 am | 2 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the members of the Cook County Land Bank Authority’s Board of Directors, which will oversee the work of the land bank’s efforts to return vacant properties to productive use. The board is comprised of a diverse group of professionals with expertise in a variety of fields, including housing, open space, more...
Elected Officials , Featured News , President's Office , Property and Taxes
Preckwinkle Lauds Approval Of Lost And Stolen Firearms Ordinance
By Communications Staff at February 5, 2013 | 4:58 pm | 7 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle lauded the passage by the Cook County Board today of an ordinance requiring firearm owners to report the sale, loss, theft, destruction or transfer of firearms. Individuals who sell, lose, destroy, transfer or have their firearm stolen in the County, are now required to report it to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office within more...
Courts and Public Safety , Elected Officials , Featured News , President's Office
President Preckwinkle Recognizes the Cook County New Media Council
By Communications Staff at February 4, 2013 | 2:56 pm | 2 Comments
President Preckwinkle has formed a New Media Council composed of marketing and social media experts who will help the County develop a digital strategy to better engage, serve, and connect with the public. The council has been tasked with providing input and feedback on the County’s on-going efforts to redesign its website. It also is expected to offer more...
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