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Cook County medical examiner resigns amid office overhaul
WGN NEWSThe Cook County Medical Examiner who was the target of tough criticism for horrific conditions at the morgue will resign from her job. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that development on Tuesday, as well as several other changes...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Health, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cook County Government, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Preckwinkle names health board members, announces bank program
Tribune reporterCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle continued Wednesday to put her imprint on county government by appointing new members to the board overseeing the county’s vast public health system. At the Health and Hospitals System board, Preckwinkle...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Health Insurance, Health, Ansell Limited, Abbott Laboratories
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Kroc community center brings hope, opportunity to West Pullman
Tribune reporterGov. Pat Quinn stood inside the auditorium of a sprawling new Salvation Army community center that officially opened in West Pullman Saturday and put into perspective the meaning of a new swimming pool, performing arts center, soccer field and other...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor, Pat Quinn, Illinois Governor, Bobby Rush
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Ald. Burke not sold yet on Emanuel pot ticketing idea
Clout StreetAn influential Chicago alderman said today he's not yet ready to sign off on Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposal to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Although Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, didn’t rule out backing the mayor’s...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor, Daniel Solis, Personal Income, George Washington
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A hot idea & a splash of cold water
Change of SubjectCounty Commissioner John Fritchey, D-Chicago, deferred a vote on his effort to create a new 5-acre county cemetery for the poor in Oak Forest. Fritchey's effort was opposed by (Cook County Board President Toni) Preckwinkle, with (county chief... -
Emanuel, Preckwinkle say city, county could save up to $140 million a year by teaming up
Clout StPosted by Hal Dardick and Erika Slife at 12:21 p.m.; last updated at 1:58 p.m. The city and county could save up to $140 million a year by working together to deliver services and oversee programs, according to a new...... -
Metra alters ticket policies in addition to fare hikes
Tribune reporterWith Metra's biggest-ever fare hikes taking effect today, some riders may be wondering, "What about that old 10-ride ticket I have in my wallet?" Answer: Ten-ride tickets purchased before Nov. 12, 2011, are good for one year from the date of sale stamped...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Travel, Metra, Todd H. Stroger, Services and Shopping
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Ethical conduct of head of the Cook County Ethics Board questioned
WGN News InvestigationsA joint investigation by WGN-TV, Chicago Magazine and the Better Government Association raises ethical questions about the head of the Cook County Ethics Board. Once a month, tucked away on the 30th floor of the County building, a group of men and...Tags: Politics, Legal Service, Cook County Government, Cook County, Chicago
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Cook board makes firing of medical examiner easier, sets 5-year term
Tribune reporterThe Cook County Board of Commissioners voted today to set a five-year term for the county medical examiner. The ordinance, which also establishes explicit rules for removing the medical examiner from office, comes after reports in recent weeks that...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Malpractice, Politics, Cook County Government, Elections
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Rescuing Illinois
Two more weeks. That's how long your legislators are scheduled to be in Springfield for the remainder of their thus far do-little spring session. As of this writing lawmakers have taken one important step to secure the future of perpetually insolvent and...
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Cook leaders want property tax exemption crackdown law
Clout StreetCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Assessor Joe Berrios on Tuesday urged state lawmakers to give them more power to go after property owners who improperly claim tax breaks, saying they could recover more than $150 million in three years...Tags: John J Cullerton, Laws, Public Officials, Politics, Physical Disabilities
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Preckwinkle wants to eliminate unincorporated areas in Cook County
Clout StreetCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle wants to accelerate efforts to do away with unincorporated areas over the next several years, saying today that the county can no longer afford to provide services for the 98,000 residents that live in those...Tags: Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Government
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