Cook County
Recent News About Cook County
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Ives on mayor-elect Johnson: 'Hey Suburban Teachers - your union dues went to support this deadbeat'
Jeanne Ives, an Illinois political activist and former Republican candidate for governor, is speaking out amid news that Chicago mayor-elect Brandon Johnson has a sizeable, unpaid water bill owed to the city.
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Bishop on return to Maercker School District 60 board: 'One of the big things I plan to keep an eye on is bringing our kids back up to speed'
Former longtime Maercker School District 60 Board of Education member Lisa Bishop has earned another term on the board after finishing tied for first with 25.47% of the vote in the April 4 election.
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Councilwoman of Naperville City Council: 'I do support the project'
Jennifer Bruzan Taylor , Councilwoman of Naperville City Council , Naperville City Council said The Naperville City Council has approved a $13.4 million sales tax incentive for the Heritage Square Shopping Center redevelopment project. on Apr 3rd.
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Bennett: Bill makes 'it easier for retired teachers to step back in to classrooms'
State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) is pushing legislation that would ease the state's teacher shortage by making it easier for retired teachers to go back to work.
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Bennett: 'This is about supporting our veterans who keep us safe through their service'
Tom Bennett , State Senator of Illinois Senate , Illinois Senate said GOP state Sen. Tom Bennett has is celebrating the passage of legislation he proposed that's designed to help families of veterans with their property taxes on Mar 29th.
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Cabello: 'By lowering the drinking age, we are acknowledging their maturity and ability to make responsible decisions'
Rep. John Cabello (R-Freeport) is sponsoring legislation that would lower the legal age for possessing, consuming, and manufacturing alcohol from 21 to 18 years old.
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Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 board candidate on Pritzker involvement in contests: 'This election is supposed to be local'
With school board races across the state generating widespread attention, Gov. J.B.
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Sohmer condemns donation from Gov. Pritzker into School District 200 board of education race 'a new low in Illinois politics'
David Sohmer , Wheaton Warrenville Unit School District 200 school board candidate of State of Illinois , State of Illinois said David Sohmer is blasting the infusion of new cash in local school board races as a new low for democrats. on Mar 27th.
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City of Naperville: 'Living in Naperville offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes'
Naperville, IL has been declared the "No. 1 Best City to Raise a Family in America" by Niche on Mar. 21.
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Oberman: 'It’s no secret, and we are well aware of the very real and legitimate public concern over rail safety'
The Surface Transportation Board approves the massive railway merger affecting much of the Midwest.
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Bennett: Veterans bill 'designed to make sure that they receive the benefits that are rightfully owed to them'
Sen. Tom Bennett is pushing legislation to help the families of veterans with their property taxes.
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Pritzker says state 'saved a lot of lives' with COVID policies
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker defended his initial handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, saying that vaccines have worked despite doubts by Dr. Anthony Faucci on their effectiveness.
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Pritzker says he'll be 'listening and watching' Chicago mayoral race
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he isn't endorsing anyone in the April 4 general election for mayor of Chicago, at least not yet.
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Pekau: 'Ultimately, the people get the choice. They should get the representation they want to have'
The Village of Orland board voted unanimously on Jan. 16 to put a proposal on the April 4 ballot that will read: “Shall the Village of Orland Park retain the managerial form of government?”
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Stoller: 'We cannot continue to increase our spending year after year'
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) is blasting Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal.
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Mendrick to enforce 'all state and local laws' after controversial comments about weapons ban
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick said he will enforce “all state and local laws” in the wake of controversy that stemmed from his earlier promise not to enforce Illinois' new assault weapons ban.
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Grant on Chicago’s low arrest rates: ‘I think it’s a travesty’
State Rep. Amy Grant called Chicago’s single-digit arrest rate for major crimes a “travesty” and called on the city to change direction.
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Oakbrook Terrace board member Manzo: Red-light cameras 'have always been about the money'
Oakbrook Terrace officials continue to haul in revenue from a red-light camera at 22nd Street and Route 83, despite complaints from residents, a lawsuit, and orders from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to take it down.
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Pritzker shares doubts about proposed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights
Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently hinted that he does not expect to see paperwork on his desk tied to a new Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights anytime soon.
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Stoller: 'The purpose of being here today is to get to know Rochelle'
Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) recently visited Rochelle for the first time since redistricting made the Hub City region a part of part of the 37th District. Stoller said he wanted to make connections there.