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,

My deepest condolences go out to the family of Dennis Deer, my colleague on the Cook County Board for the past seven years. Dennis was a man of faith, principle and service. Healthcare was a priority for him and he made mental health a primary focus of emphasis during his time on the board. Human

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

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

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

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

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

The next full moon will grace skies on Tuesday, August 1st. Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County on Tuesday night (8:15pm) for a “MOON WALK” at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center in Willow Springs. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, CLICK HERE: https://fpdcc.com/event/moon-walk-7/2023-08-01/

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