Elizabeth Conkey Woods, Bergman Slough Granted Increased Protections

Elizabeth Conkey Woods, Bergman Slough Granted Increased Protections

Elizabeth Conkey Woods, Bergman Slough Granted Increased Protections

Two new sites in the Forest Preserves of Cook County were granted increased protections by the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission for being high-quality or important habitats. Elizabeth Conkey Woods near Palos Heights was named an Illinois Nature Preserve, while Bergman Slough in Palos Park was named a Land and Water Reserve.Elizabeth Conkey Woods Nature Preserve—a […]

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Statement on Public Safety Measures In Response to Potential Election Day Unrest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: With news stories across the country, including Chicago, reporting on massive safety precautions being taken by businesses and residents, it’s disconcerting to see so many cities ‘boarding up’ their downtown districts. After a summer of chaos and destruction, this situation raises a legitimate question to the elected leadership charged with providing safety

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COOK COUNTY ADDS MORE LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS TO ELECTION BALLOTS

Prior to 2020, Cook County translated election ballots to include the languages of English, Spanish, Chinese and Hindi. Cook County is pleased to announce it has been expanded this year to include the additional languages of Arabic, Polish, Korean, Russian, Ukrainian, Tagalog and Gujarati. These additional languages will allow voters the ability to more readily

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COMMISSIONER MORRISON’S STATEMENT ON SPECIAL PROSECUTOR’S INVESTIGATION FINDINGS INTO THE STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S HANDLING OF THE JUSSIE SMOLLETT CASE

Orland Park, IL – Special Prosecutor Dan K. Webb concluded his investigation and announced his findings in a report released today (8/17) regarding his investigation into the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) and Chicago Police Department’s handling of the Jussie Smollett case. Upon review of the 12-page document from the Office of the Special

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NOW HIRING: Hektoen COVID-19 Contact Tracing Initiative

The first set of COVID-19 contact tracing positions at Cook County Dept. of Public Health (CCDPH) are now posted. These positions are for residents of suburban Cook County. Hektoen COVID-19 webpage where people can find job descriptions and apply: https://www.hektoen.org/hektoen-covid-19-contact-tracing-i…/ The positions hired through Hektoen are now posted and applications are being accepted. These are 6

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COMMISSIONER MORRISON AND ORLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT KICK-OFF NARCAN NASAL SPRAY PROGRAM WITH TRAINING SEMINAR

ORLAND PARK, IL – Today, Commissioner Sean Morrison joined Chief Michael Schofield and his Orland Fire Protection District staff at their Narcan Nasal Spray Training Seminar for local police departments. This grant program administered by the Orland Fire Protection District and Commissioner Morrison’s 17th District Office provides training and Narcan Nasal Spray supplies at NO

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