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Aug 16, 20242 min read
$516,808 in Invest in Cook Funds Brought to the 14th District
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways announced the list of 35 projects that will receive funding under the 2024...
Jun 14, 20241 min read
Cook County 2024 Juneteenth Celebrations
Considered the longest-running African American holiday, Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery on June...
Apr 12, 20241 min read
Constituent Services Success Story: Department of Transportation & Highways Improves Safety of Sidewalk
A resident of Arlington Heights alerted Commissioner Scott Britton of a safety concern at the southeast corner of Hintz Road and...
Mar 13, 20241 min read
House of History: Village of Wheeling
Overview Wheeling was incorporated in 1894, as a stop for Chicago travelers who were heading to the Wisconsin territory. The string of...
Feb 29, 20242 min read
Cook County Protects Fertility Freedom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 29, 2024 CONTACT Liz Polmanski, Deputy Chief of Staff (312) 603-4932 Liz.Polmanski@cookcountyil.gov COOK...
Feb 15, 20241 min read
House of History: Village of Palatine
Overview In the early 19th century, the area where modern Palatine resides was a swampy area where the Salt Creek River passed through....
Feb 15, 20242 min read
Meet Robert Moore
In celebration of Black History Month, the Board of Commissioners is honoring Black Influential Leaders with congratulatory resolutions...
Jan 18, 20241 min read
House of History: Village of Glenview
Overview The Village of Glenview was originally referred to as South Northfield and just like many other towns in the area, there was a...
Dec 12, 20231 min read
House of History: Village of Buffalo Grove
The town of Buffalo Grove in Illinois was settled by New Englanders in the 1840s. With farms getting set up in the area, the farmers in...
Nov 15, 20231 min read
Journal&Topics Media: Proclamation Officially Passed At Board Meeting On Oct. 26
By Community New Desk | on November 15, 2023 The Glenview Park District announced its official proclamation to unite against hate in...
Nov 6, 20232 min read
Daily Herald: A call for an end to hate
A call for an end to hate By Scott Britton Guest columnist It was just a month ago that Cook County commissioners gathered in the Cook...
Nov 2, 20232 min read
For An End to Hate
FOR AN END TO HATE It was just a month ago that Commissioners gathered together in the Cook County building to celebrate new beginnings...
Nov 1, 20231 min read
Patch: Glenview Park District Unites Against Hate With Cook County
Glenview Park District Unites Against Hate With Cook County By Eric DeGrechie GLENVIEW, IL — The Glenview Park District is the latest...
Oct 11, 20231 min read
House of History: Village of Arlington Heights
The town of Arlington Heights in Illinois has had many names. It was originally called Bradley in 1854 and was changed to Dunton in the...
Sep 5, 20231 min read
House of History: How the 14th District Came To Be
The 14th District of the Cook County Board of Commissioners was established in 1994 as a result of the County Board deciding and...
Aug 10, 20232 min read
Journal&Topics Media: Cook County Commissioners Spend Day At Glenview’s Wagner Farm
First Local IPAWS Certification In Illinois Outside Chicago By Tom Robb | on August 11, 2023 A group of more than 60 people, including...
Aug 9, 20231 min read
House of History: Cook County's Founding
Cook County in Illinois was founded in 1831. Encompassing approximately 100 residents and 2,500 acres of property, it included parts of...
Aug 4, 20231 min read
National Night Out 2023 in District 14
On August 1, Commissioner Scott Britton participated in National Night Out with police departments throughout the 14th District,...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Patch: Glenview Encourages Community To Take Pledge Condemning Hate
Village President Mike Jenny proclaimed Tuesday "United Against Hate Day" in Glenview at the Village Board meeting. Eric DeGrechie,Patch...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Journal&Topics Media: Glenview Public Safety Dispatch Gets Green Light To Issue Targeted Text Alerts
First Local IPAWS Certification In Illinois Outside Chicago By Tom Robb | on June 28, 2023 Glenview and Cook County officials announced a...
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