Urgent Call for Action on the Migrant Crisis and its Financial Impact on Illinois Taxpayers

Urgent Call for Action on the Migrant Crisis and its Financial Impact on Illinois Taxpayers

Urgent Call for Action on the Migrant Crisis and its Financial Impact on Illinois Taxpayers

November 18, 2024   Governor J.B. Pritzker Office of the Governor 555 W. Monroe Street, 16th Floor Chicago, Illinois  60661   President Toni Preckwinkle Cook County Board 118 N. Clark Street, Room 537 Chicago, Illinois  60602   Mayor Brandon Johnson Office of the Mayor of Chicago City Hall, 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 507 Chicago, Illinois […]

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Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison calls on Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele to resign after DUI arrest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 15, 2024 Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison calls on Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele to resign after DUI arrest Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele was recently arrested for DUI after an alarming incident in Chicago. Reports indicate Steele struck multiple cars. Upon her arrest at the scene,

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Statement from Commissioner Sean Morrison on FPDCC Land Purchase in Ford Heights

March 14, 2024 Economic development, jobs, and tax revenue are the life blood for all communities.  Without them a community will face a very difficult road maintaining a consistent level of sustainability and quality of life. The Village of Ford Heights is a suburban community in considerable need of all three elements. The Cook County

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COMMISSIONER MORRISON RECOGNIZES KENNETH AND ANGELA TOWNSEND, FRANCHISEE OWNERS OF ROBEKS JUICE IN ORLAND PARK

On February 29th, Commissioner Sean Morrison was pleased to recognize Kenneth and Angela Townsend (pictured), franchisee owners of Robeks Juice in Orland Park, as the Black History Month Honorees for Cook County’s 17th District. Commissioner Morrison nominated them, franchisee owners of Robeks Juice, as distinguished business owners and black leaders in the 17th District of

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don’t miss Southwest job fair in orland park on jan. 11

Join us at the Southwest Job Fair for a day of exciting job prospects and networking opportunities. Connect with top employers, explore diverse job openings, and take your career to the next level. Mark your calendar for January 11 and be part of this career-enhancing event. View participating employers →   PARTICIPATING AGENCIES The following

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COOK COUNTY RECEIVES BOND RATING UPGRADE FROM MOODY’S INVESTORS SERVICE

OFFICE OF COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2023 CONTACTTed Nelsonedward.nelson@cookcountyil.gov (COOK COUNTY, IL) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today applauded Moody’s Investors Service upgrading Cook County’s bond rating from A2 to A1. This marks the second ratings upgrade in less than two years. “We are incredibly proud of Moody’s Investors Service’s decision today

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MORE THAN 50,000 SENIOR HOMEOWNERS NEED TO REAPPLY FOR “SENIOR FREEZE” PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2023   MORE THAN 50,000 SENIOR HOMEOWNERS NEED TO REAPPLY FOR “SENIOR FREEZE” PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Orland Park – Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison is encouraging eligible Senior Citizens to file online for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze before the fast-approaching August 4th Deadline. Having rolled over automatically due to

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FENTANYL EPIDEMIC CAN NO LONGER BE IGNORED

Drug overdose or poisoning is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Nearly 70% of those deaths are due to opioids, including fentanyl. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says that the large majority of the drug is sourced from China and trafficked into the U.S. by the Mexican Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels. We have seen record high illegal border crossings since

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