Preckwinkle ready for the challenge; “The days of secrecy in Cook County are over”
"Let’s go get to work" - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle The following are President Toni Preckwinkle's inaugural remarks:...
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Berrios: We will be fiscally responsible, yet offer the highest level of customer service to property owners
Berrios becomes ninth Cook County Assessor in history, first minority to hold the office         Chicago, IL – Joseph Berrios of...
Civil liberties advocates to protest new FBI subpoenas against Palestine solidarity activists
More subpoenas delivered to Palestine solidarity activists in Chicago last Friday  Chicago, IL -  Civil liberties advocates will join...
Make your neighborhood a walkable winter wonderland
(A Message from the Active Transportation Alliance) Fliers ask Chicagoland residents to keep snow shovels ready Chicago, IL - Good...
Kirk Sworn into Senate
 Former north suburban congressman pledges to support anti-tax, fiscally conservative policies  “I am a fiscal conservative, social moderate,...
Jesse White Targets Holiday Shoppers Abusing Accessible Parking Laws
Secretary of State Jesse White has directed the Secretary of State Police to conduct a statewide enforcement effort to crack...
Dr. Margaret Burroughs: A Rich Legacy Defined by Commitment
By Juanita Bratcher  Dr. Margaret Burroughs, Founder and President Emeritus of the DuSable Museum of African American History, has...
Secretary of State Offices closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November...
America’s Wire releases Exclusive Article citing Impact of Black Prosecutors across the country
In Several Communities, Black Prosecutors are Transforming How Crime is Addressed, People are Prosecuted and Punishment is Administered to People...
$55 Million Settlement For Illegal searches at Cook County Jail
 Largest-ever settlement of its kind    Chicago, IL ― In the largest-ever class action settlement of its kind,...
