From a press release issued by county board president Toni Preckwinkle:
"Foley was an integral part of a turn-around that resulted in less reliance on County tax dollars and an increase in access to patient services. Foley is leaving the County to pursue an opportunity in the private sector.
He said on Thursday that he regrets having to leave the County and is proud of his achievements during his tenure. Read more...
In September 2009, Jaye Williams became Cook County’s chief financial officer. She’s relied on a nearly 30-year corporate banking career to implement new technologies and processes. Williams has recently come under scrutiny for her $230,000 salary, which is higher than salaries paid to chief financial officers at many other large local governments.
Before the pay issue surfaced, she spoke with the Current about the challenges facing the county.
Someone told you about the county CFO job. How did you come to work for the county? Read more...
It’s unlikely we’ve heard the last of the sales tax debate. But for now, the sales tax is staying right where it is.
Commissioner Tony Peraica’s bid to axe the remaining half-percent of the 2008 sales tax hike was defeated by county commissioners at Tuesday’s board meeting. Commissioners in the finance committee voted 11-6 against the measure.
Voting nay were Commissioners William Beavers, Jerry Butler, John Daley, Bridget Gainer, Joseph Mario Moreno, Joan Patricia Murphy, Edwin Reyes, Deborah Sims, Robert Steele and Larry Suffredin. Read more...
Though the old Cook County Hospital building sits empty, surrounded by a chain-link fence, preservation groups are working to ensure it won't stay that way for much longer.
“Whenever you lose something of that historical importance, you’re losing a part of your history,” says Jonathan Fine, executive director of Preservation Chicago.
“Here you had this magnificent architecture for the poorest of the poor, so that tells you about the mindset for social services at a time when Jane Addams was still living.” Read more...
As we nurse a primary hangover, here are some more Cook County results, if you’ve not seen them yet. (Scroll down for Cook County board results)
Republican Roger Keats soundly beat Chicago cop John Garrido for the County Board president nomination. Green Party candidate Tom Tresser ran unopposed.
Sheriff Tom Dart easily beat Sylvester Baker, and will face off against Republican Frederick Collins. Read more...
