Contractors across the region will be relieved to know that the money is flowing again on Cook County construction projects.
County Board Toni Preckwinkle yesterday ditched a ban on construction spending, meaning that workers can get started on $680 million worth of projects.
Half of that total is allocated for the county health department, which is slated to get a new treatment unit at the jail, an expansion for Stroger Hospital's parking garage, and redevelopment of the old Cook County Hospital facility.
The construction halt came after Preckwinkle took office last year.
The Sun-Times has details on the former county hospital building's renovation.