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The Cook County Observer: November 2014
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Sunday, November 23, 2014. Observer report, November 19, 2014 meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners in Chicago, IL. Much of the business of the Board of Commissioners is now done in committee. These observers attended the day’s committee meetings beginning at 9 am. Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations:. 14-5898) President Preckwinkle appoints Martha Mar...
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The Cook County Observer: Human Relations Committee Hearing regarding Gun Violence June 10, 2015
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Saturday, June 20, 2015. Human Relations Committee Hearing regarding Gun Violence June 10, 2015. Present were Committee members Boykin (chair), Arroyo, Daley, Silvestri and Steele. Chair Boykin began the hearing by stating that he has a 7-point plan for dealing with gun violence within Cook County:. Expansion of drug courts and other therapeutic court models;. Among those...
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The Cook County Observer: February 2015
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Thursday, February 12, 2015. Cook County Board of Commissioners and Committee Meetings February 10, 2015. The Zoning and Building Committee began at 10 am. Mission Hill’s residents and those employed by Red Seal. The 20-year Covenant retaining the Open Land use of the golf course ended in 1992. The commissioners voted 13 yes, 2 no, and 1 present, approving the zoning vari...
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The Cook County Observer: June 2015
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Saturday, June 27, 2015. Cook County Health and Hospital Services Board Meeting June 26, 2015. Chairman Hill Hammock introduced a resolution honoring Susan Greene. Who died May 22. Susan led the effort to found CountyCare, which has expanded to serve 179,000 patients, of whom 90,000 were previously uninsured. And it’s taxpayers’ money.”. CEO Shannon announced the 4. Chair...
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About the League - LWV of the Park Forest Area
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League of Women Voters. Of the Park Forest Area. Keep Democracy in Action. Help Others be Involved. Our Mission and Roles. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate. The League of Women Voters has two separate and distinct roles. Our Vision, Beliefs, and Intentions. Our members are also members of:.
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The Cook County Observer: May 2014
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Thursday, May 29, 2014. Cook County Board Meeting May 21, 2014. Public testimony at the beginning of the board meeting included a large number of employees from Stroger Hospital commenting on proposed pension cutbacks. The comments were very impassioned and the audience was very vocal in support of the speakers. There was discussion regarding a bill in Springfield, SB 277...
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The Cook County Observer: July 2015
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Monday, July 13, 2015. July 1, 2015 Cook County Board Meeting. Cook County Committee and Board of Commissioners’ Meeting. Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Major Discussions/Decisions of Note are:. Resolutions #15-4291-92,93: President Preckwinkle’s proposal to raise the sales tax by 1%. Resolution 15-3649 – a new economic package retroactive to 2012 including wage increases.
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The Cook County Observer: July 1, 2015 Cook County Board Meeting
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Monday, July 13, 2015. July 1, 2015 Cook County Board Meeting. Cook County Committee and Board of Commissioners’ Meeting. Wednesday, July 1, 2015. Major Discussions/Decisions of Note are:. Resolutions #15-4291-92,93: President Preckwinkle’s proposal to raise the sales tax by 1%. Resolution 15-3649 – a new economic package retroactive to 2012 including wage increases.
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The Cook County Observer: Cook County Health and Hospital Services Board Meeting June 26, 2015
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Saturday, June 27, 2015. Cook County Health and Hospital Services Board Meeting June 26, 2015. Chairman Hill Hammock introduced a resolution honoring Susan Greene. Who died May 22. Susan led the effort to found CountyCare, which has expanded to serve 179,000 patients, of whom 90,000 were previously uninsured. And it’s taxpayers’ money.”. CEO Shannon announced the 4. Chair...
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The Cook County Observer: July 29, 2015 Cook County Board and Committee Meetings
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The Cook County Observer. Reports on meetings of Cook County governments from League of Women Voters of Cook County member volunteers. Sunday, August 2, 2015. July 29, 2015 Cook County Board and Committee Meetings. 12 Committee Meetings and a Board Meeting. Make for a Long Day Prior to the August “Recess”. Citizen George Blakemore, who speaks during the public comment period of almost all committee and board meetings, pointed out that having so many meetings on one day did not make sense. Received the 20...
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