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Land-use issues put Cook County Board of Adjustment in public's eye

Several recent decisions by the Cook County Board of Adjustment have left some commu

All five Cook County commissioner seats likely up for election in 2022

All five members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners could be on the ballot this fall when Election Day rolls around. The reasoning stems from, at least partially, the results of the 2020 c

Rep. Erik Mortensen. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Legislature

County allows state legislator to keep noncompliant structure in place

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A member of the Minnesota House of Representatives built a structure that is not in compliance with local zoning ordinances, violated a cease and desist order from the Cook County Land Services Depart

Commissioner Ann Sullivan selected as board chair for 2022

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Commissioner Ann Sullivan will be the board chair of the Cook County Commissioners for 2022.

Cook County board approves levy of 3 percent

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While noting the financial benefits of federal grants, public health funding and unforeseen reductions in health care premiums, the Cook County Board of Commissioners set their 2022 budget and levy du

Cook County may face challenges to secure federal dollars from massive infrastructure bill

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For many years, and through the tenure of multiple highway engineers, Cook County has struggled to maintain and repair its many bridges throughout the massive county.

Cook County Courthouse and government offices. WTIP file photo

Commissioners discuss increasing their salaries for 2022

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While discussing the fact their salaries have remained flat for nearly two decades, the Cook County Board of Commissioners considered increasing their compensation for next year during a meeting Tuesd

Cook County assessor explains anticipated property value increases

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As recently reported by WTIP, Cook County homeowners should expect their property values to

Cook County reaches $350K settlement with former sheriff's deputy

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A former deputy with the Cook County Sheriff’s Department will receive $350,000 to drop a lawsuit alleging she experienced sexual discrimination on the job.

Cook County board discusses land acknowledgment statement

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During a committee of the whole work session Nov.