County
Leo Lake and Sawtooth Bluffs focus of county meeting
Joe Friedrichs-The public landing at Leo Lake and an update on the development plans for Sawtooth Bluffs were two key topics discussed during a meeting of the Cook County Parks & Trails Commission.
County delays plans for Hovland garage, ice rink warming house
Joe Friedrichs-The proposed upgrades to the public works garage in Hovland and a warming house for the skating rink at the Cook County Community Center might not take place this year as previously scheduled.
County Commissioner District 3 Primary Candidate Forum
-WTIP hosted a County Commissioner District 3 Primary Candidate Forum on July 25 with the three primary candidates in that district, Mickey Brazell, Dave Mills, and Jean Marie Modl. WTIP'
County board opts to support art gallery on County Road 44
Joe Friedrichs-There was a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, July 24. The following discussion and action items occurred during Tuesday’s meeting.
County Commissioner District 5 Primary Candidate Forum
-WTIP hosted a County Commissioner District 5 Primary Candidate Forum on July 24 with the four primary candidates in that district, Bruce Martinson, Bruce Zimpel, Don McKeever, and
County administrator discusses 'committee of the whole' format
-During a meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, July 17, questions surfaced about why meetings in the committee of the whole format are no longer recorded.
County board hears more comments on Border-to-Border route
Rhonda Silence-At the start of each county board meeting, there is a public comment period and on
County administrator requests civility during public meetings
Joe Friedrichs-Many Cook County residents are passionate about local issues that impact them and the place they call home.
WTIP changes format of routine interviews with county commissioners
Joe Friedrichs-For many years, WTIP has done recurring interviews with elected officials following meetings of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Commissioner explains resolution to support backcountry driving route
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County Commissioner Heidi Doo-Kirk introduced a resolution this week to support the proposed ‘Border to Border Touring Route’ (B2B) through Cook County.