Cook County Chronicle – Benjamin Reyes, owner of an e-cigarette store in Des Plaines, said he would close up shop and head north if the county follows through on a proposed tax on the products he sells. “I’m leaving. This goes through, I’m gone,” said the owner of Colossal Vape. “… I’m prepared to leave …
Commissioner Morrison OPPOSES E-Cig and Hotel Taxes Read More »
Chicago, IL – The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed four new taxes today that gives the county another $17.8 million in new tax revenue. The new taxes are: Hotel Tax, Ticket Resellers/Brokers Tax, E-Cigarette & E-Vapor Tax, and a Firearm Ammunition Tax. Commissioner Morrison viewed today’s votes as an example of the county board …
Chicago, IL – Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison has submitted an amendment today to close the $22.5 million budget gap faced by Cook County in its FY2016 budget. The proposed amendment will allow for $22,500,000 of discretionary revenue to be allocated to cover the shortfall in the proposed FY2016 Cook County budget. Commissioner Morrison’s …
CHICAGO – Cook County (Illinois Review) – like the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois – has a budget problem. The governments are spending more than they’re taking in. Instead of focusing on where to cut, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is focused on finding places where she can pull in more revenue. She’s …
Morrison rejects ammo tax hike, will propose long term Cook County budget plan Read More »
Palos Township Republican Committeeman Sean Morrison was elected and sworn in Wednesday to Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman’s 17th District seat on the County Board. Gorman last week announced her resignation from the County Board to take a job in the private sector. The selection of longtime Gorman ally Morrison to succeed her …
Friday, March 13, 2015Daily Southtownby Mike Nolan A Cook County commissioner from the Southland wants to see more police officers equipped with a drug that can prevent heroin overdoses. Commissioner Elizabeth Gorman, R-Orland Park, introduced a resolution that was adopted by the county board Wednesday, calling for police and other first responders to be trained in …
By Lauren ZumbachChicago Tribune contact the reporter Sledding enthusiasts won’t be able to zoom down the 100-foot slope at Swallow Cliff Woods nearPalos Park this winter, but officials of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County said they’re working to build a “new and improved” recreation area there. Winter events offer alternative to hibernation“It’s a site that’s being heavily …
Sled hill closed for now, but changes coming to Swallow Cliff Read More »
17th District (southwest, west and northwest suburbs): Republican incumbent Elizabeth Doody Gorman has only a gentle challenge from Democrat Jim Hickey (no survey), who heads the Orland Fire Protection District. Hickey didn’t complete our election questionnaire, and we weren’t able to reach him. We endorse Gorman with undying gratitude for her persistence in gradually killing the Stroger tax. …
Gorman Endorsed for Re-election by the Chicago Tribune Read More »
0 CommentsChicago, IL – Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman has sponsored a resolution asking to place a referendum on the Cook County ballot regarding mental health funding in Illinois. The resolution will be presented for approval at the upcoming Cook County Board of Commissioners meeting to be held this week on Wednesday, July 23. If passed, …
