County
Gamble and Bursheim on WTIP's District 2 Candidate Forum
-There’ll be many choices to make on November 8th, but there’s only one contested seat on the local ballot this election day.
Commissioners to host town hall meetings focusing on levy, tax dollars
-A majority of the Cook County Commissioners are hosting town hall meetings before Nov. 2.
Commissioners discuss review process for county administrator
-The Cook County Board of Commissioners continue to define how administrative government functions on the local level. During a meeting Tuesday, Oct.
Challenger Myron Bursheim stresses fiscal coordination
-In preparation for the November 8 General Election, WTIP’s Jay Andersen has been interviewing local candidates about the challenges and opportunities of holding public office.
Candidate interview: Commissioner Gamble looks for more inter-governmental cooperation
-In preparation for the November 8 General Election, WTIP’s Jay Andersen has been interviewing local candidates about the challenges and opportunities of holding public office.
Cook County to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day Oct. 10
-Cook County will officially recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, Oct. 10. WTIP’s Joe Friedrichs has this story on what lead to the decision.
Commissioner Doo-Kirk talks about challenges ahead for the county
-In preparation for the November 8 General Election, WTIP’s Jay Andersen has been interviewing local candidates about the challenges and opportunities of holding public office.
Commissioners set preliminary levy and sales tax increase
-The County Commissioners are locked in the hard work of budgeting.
Wiinanen retires, Marasco takes over at Emergency Management
-There’s a changing of the guard at the county’s Emergency Management director’s office.
WTIP Opioid program elicits tip, leads to arrest
-As a result of WTIP’s recent Third Thursday program on opioid abuse, a tip was received and an arrest was made of someone importing fentanyl into the county.