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Board of Review Commissioners Announce the Opening of Hyde Park, Jefferson, Northfield, Orland, and Rich Townships
By Sebastian James at January 11, 2012 | 4:05 pm | 0 Comment
Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr., Commissioner Michael M. Cabonargi, and Commissioner Dan Patlak announced today that the Cook County Board of Review is now open to accept property tax assessment appeals for Hyde Park, Jefferson, Northfield, Orland, and Rich Townships. Those taxpayers who own property within these townships and feel they have been over assessed have until more...
Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr. Holds Crucial Property Tax Appeal Forums Throughout the City of Chicago
By Sebastian James at January 11, 2012 | 4:03 pm | 2 Comments
Commissioner Larry Rogers, Jr. of the Cook County Board of Review, along with Congressman Danny K. Davis, State Senator Annazette Collins, State Representative Arthur Turner, State Representative Kenneth Dunkin, State Representative Mattie Hunter, State Representative Derrick Smith, Cook County Commissioner Robert Steele, Cook County Commissioner Earlean Collins, 2nd Ward more...
Preckwinkle Stands with County Commissioners to Launch Bold County-wide Reforms
By Sebastian James at November 15, 2011 | 1:28 pm | 7 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of several County-wide, strategic reform initiatives in an effort to continue to transform County government and tackle the structural deficit in the years to come. On the heels of the approval of modest revenue enhancements by the County Board, Preckwinkle was joined by a bi-partisan group of more...
Preckwinkle, Fritchey Announce Solution to Eliminate Parking Fees for Jurors and Law Enforcement
By owen.kilmer at November 8, 2011 | 3:44 pm | 6 Comments
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Commissioner John Fritchey (D-12th) today announced a joint plan to eliminate proposed parking fees for jurors and law enforcement officials at Cook County courthouses. Under the introduced budget, all individuals utilizing County courthouse parking lots would be required to pay a $4.75 daily charge. The new proposal more...
Preckwinkle Announces Taskforce to Tackle Unincorporated Cook County Services
By Sebastian James at November 4, 2011 | 11:56 am | 0 Comment
After meeting with County Commissioners, municipal leaders, township officials, and hearing from constituents throughout Cook County, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the formation of a 13-member taskforce tasked with examining costs and services provided to unincorporated Cook County and ending the unincorporated tax subsidy. This taskforce more...
Preckwinkle Opens Senior Housing Development in Summit
By Sebastian James at October 20, 2011 | 11:23 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle attended a ribbon cutting in Summit, Ill. for the grand opening of a Senior Housing Development made possible in part by a $2.7 million HOME Investment Partnership Program loan (HOME). “With the economy struggling right now, I am proud that Cook County is able to help residents when we can by providing loans to important more...
Preckwinkle, Alvarez Sue Channahon and Kankakee to Stop Kickback Scheme
By Sebastian James at October 3, 2011 | 11:53 am | 0 Comment
In an effort to stop the unlawful practices of two neighboring towns, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez in announcing that the County has filed a twelve count complaint against the City of Kankakee, the Village of Channahon and three separate Retail Acceptance Brokers to stop a wrongful sales-tax more...
First New Sheriff’s Police Officers in 3 Years Begin Training
By Sebastian James at September 29, 2011 | 11:00 am | 0 Comment
For the first time since 2008, the Cook County Sheriff’s Police will welcomes a class of new officers – with a group entirely made up of existing employees promoted from other sworn ranks. The 25 new officers – which include former court deputies and correctional officers promoted in accordance with rules governed by the Shakman Decree – began physical training more...
Commissioner Cabonargi Announces Property Tax Appeal Seminars
By Sebastian James at September 22, 2011 | 9:53 am | 0 Comment
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael M. Cabonargi will hold a property tax seminar with Senator John Mulroe (10th District), Representative Michael McAuliffe (20th District), Commissioner Peter Silvestri (9th District) and Alderman Mary O’Connor (41st Ward) on how homeowners can appeal their property assessment and lower their property tax bills. The more...
Sheriff’s Detainee Rehabilitation Program Helps Hundreds Learn New Skills
By Sebastian James at September 12, 2011 | 9:30 am | 2 Comments
A massive expansion of the garden on the grounds of the Cook County Jail has allowed for more than 100 non-violent detainees to earn gardening and landscaping job skills while they are incarcerated. On Friday, September 9th, dozens of those detainees were recognized with certificates of completion. This is the 18th year for the garden program, which last year added a more...
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