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Toi story: Hutchinson gets big boost from Preckwinkle
Change of SubjectRick Pearson has the details: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle bypassed a former top aide and endorsed state Sen. Toi Hutchinson in the 2nd Congressional District contest Monday, saying she feared a third candidate — former U.S. Rep.... -
Bloomberg targets Halvorson gun stance in race to replace Jackson Jr.
Clout StreetThe first TV ad in the special primary election to replace ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. comes from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s super political action committee and targets Democrat Debbie Halvorson’s support of gun owner rights. A...Tags: Politics, Cook County Government, Chicago Mayor, Olympia Fields, Illinois General Assembly
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Plan calls for reduced phone rates for Cook County Jail inmates
Tribune reporterCook County Jail inmates would pay less for phone calls and get to stay on the horn longer under a plan pending before the County Board. Currently, a 15-minute call at the jail costs as much as $9.99. Under a proposal, the cost of a 15-minute call would...Tags: Cook County Government, Prisons
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Preckwinkle blasts Emanuel, quickly backs off
Clout StreetCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday quickly backed off a public barb she tossed at Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his crime-fighting strategy, marking the second time in a little more than three months she has toned down off-the-cuff remarks....Tags: Cook County Board of Commissioners, Chicago Public Schools, Cook County Government, Union League Club, Ronald Reagan
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Cook County fails to curb overtime costs
As Cook County officials scramble to find ways to raise money — taxing guns, gambling machines and cigarettes — they have been unable to bring burdensome overtime costs under control. County officials for years have promised to rein in...Tags: NATO Summit, Health and Medical Professionals, Health and Safety at Work, Larry Suffredin, Health Insurance
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Toni Preckwinkle: Land bank won't offer 'quick fixes'
After two years of discussion, the Cook County Board last week approved the creation of a countywide land bank. Now the real work begins for the land bank, which will accumulate unproductive properties, maintain them and hold them tax-free until agreed-...
Tags: Cook County Board of Commissioners, Services and Shopping, Conservation, Cook County Government, Environmental Issues
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The one in which I talk about the scramble to replace Jesse Jackson Jr.
Change of SubjectTranscript: Flash back to the mid 1990s and ask —who are the most prominent African American politicians in Illinois? Jesse White, Roland Burris, Danny Davis, Tim Evans, Bobby Rush, Carol Mosley Braun, Emil Jones, John Stroger and the up and...... -
Land bank would revitalize distressed properties
A land bank that would acquire, manage and repurpose vacant and abandoned properties in Cook County is one step closer to reality. Two months after its formation, an advisory committee appointed by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is...
Tags: Metropolitan Planning Council, Foreclosures, Politics, Bridget Gainer, Housing Industry
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Kelly wins lottery for top spot on ballot to replace Jackson Jr.
Clout StreetSPRINGFIELD --- Former state Rep. Robin Kelly of Matteson will get the first spot on the ballot in special Democratic primary for the seat once held by former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. The Illinois State Board of Elections conducted lotteries today for the...Tags: Politics, Lotteries, Primaries, Cook County Government, Maywood (Cook, Illinois)
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New vote sought for Illinois gay marriage law
Tribune reporters— If anyone thought gay marriage legislation would pass easily in Illinois, the initial hiccup Wednesday in the state Senate illustrated how hard-fought the issue is likely to be every step of the way. A bill to allow same-sex marriage did not...Tags: Heather Steans, Politics, Cook County Government, ABC (tv network), Chicago Mayor
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County colleagues honor -- and kid -- John Daley
Tribune reporterJohn Daley’s fellow Cook County Board commissioners surprised him Tuesday with a resolution honoring his two decades as a county leader — and being “human.” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle let out a big laugh when...Tags: Cook County Board of Commissioners, William Daley, Larry Suffredin, White House, Cook County Government
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Emanuel declines to fire back at Preckwinkle
Clout StreetMayor Rahm Emanuel today declined to directly challenge Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's recent criticisms of his crime-fighting and public schools strategies, instead talking about the passion they share for education and safe streets....Tags: Cook County Board of Commissioners, Colleges and Universities, Cook County Government, Union League Club, Chicago Mayor
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