The federal government has declared Cook County a disaster area due to the flooding that occurred in late July.
More than simply a proclamation from the federal government, this declaration allows residents and businesses that suffered flood damage to apply for aid from the Federal Emergency Management...
There were two tidbits in August 5th headlines that further support my push to fully repeal the Stroger sales tax hike in Cook County.
First, despite rising taxes and fees, tax collections are actually down in the state (again). As the Champaign News-Gazette reports, overall state tax collections are down 9.5% in July.
Commissioner Peraica offers his gratitude to Cook County and local municipal officials in the 16th District for their efforts in addressing the massive flooding which occurred over the past weekend (July 23 and 24, 2010).
“I am pleased that everyone came together and worked to help county residents, especially the elderly. County employees from the Sheriff’s Department,...
It shouldn’t take a media spotlight to force the county’s patronage czars to stop breaking the law.
A week ago, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger’s administration was poised to hire three politically connected job candidates, including the finance chair of Stroger’s election campaign and the wife of a Chicago...
It started with a few local business owners that became angry - - enough to start asking questions and to bring attention to their issue. Perhaps, give it go and, fight for relief for small and independent businesses, their employees and customers too. They formed “Cook County Coalition for Tax Relief” first to meet and now they have everyone’s ear.
Our Mission: This organization has been established to attract republicans to the Republican Party. The Republican Organization of Lyons Township (ROLT) welcomes all Republicans!
ROLT provides opportunities for its members to increase political awareness, network socially and professional with other people with similar values. We encourage our membership to develop...
