News & Events | Commissioner Britton

Aug 162 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 141 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 121 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 131 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 292 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 151 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 152 min read

Meet Robert Moore

In celebration of Black History Month, the Board of Commissioners is honoring Black Influential Leaders with congratulatory resolutions...

Jan 181 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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