Leadership in Green Governing Red Light Camera Opt-Out Learning Opportunities Through the FPD Increasing Transparency & Accountability
Leadership in Green Governing
Red Light Camera Opt-Out
Learning Opportunities Through the FPD
Increasing Transparency & Accountability
Commissioner Goslin is proud to serve as the new vice-chair of NACo’s Green Government Initiative, following his appointment to serve on the initiative earlier this year. Commissioner Goslin is enthusiastic about the opportunity to take a leadership role in this important field, and help ensure Cook County emerges on the forefront of responsible, economical and green governing.

The Green Government Initiative is charged with assisting counties with efforts to protect the environment while saving taxpayer money and improving services.  
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On June 15th, the County Board approved the amendment I sponsored allowing municipalities to opt out of the county red light cameras for intersections within their incorporated boundaries.

Many suburban municipalities expressed serious concern over the recent contract to install red light cameras in suburban Cook County, and part of being good neighbors with our municipal partners is not only listening to their concerns, but soliciting their input before such action is taken.
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The Cook County Forest Preserve District provides a variety of camps and learning opportunities for youth through its nature centers, the Chicago Botanic Garden and Brookfield Zoo.

Opportunities are also available for young and mature adults, including internships and leisure courses as well as degree and professional certificate programs in fields like horticulture, ecology, landscaping and much more.
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As a result of Commissioner Goslin’s legislation, the County Board has established a new committee  to oversee the activities of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management as well as the funding that is channeled through this department.  He will serve as Vice-Chair of the new Board Committee.

Commissioner Goslin is dedicated to increasing transparency and accountability at the county
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Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program

The Circuit Court of Cook County is helping homeowners in foreclosure explore their options to stay in their homes.  Homeowners who have received a foreclosure summons from the Circuit Court of Cook County can call the following toll-free help line at 877-895-2444 (312-836-5222) to schedule a FREE meeting with a housing counselor. Read More…

 

Mortgage Surplus Search

Almost $18 Million is waiting in a fund at the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court to be dispersed to individuals and families whose homes have been foreclosured upon.  When a home has been foreclosed upon, and the sale or auction price exceeds the amount owed on the mortgage, then the bank owes that surplus to the original owners. Read More…

 

Brookfield Zoo Adopts Rescued Gulf Pelicans

Veterinarians Examine Pelicans

Five American white pelicans, rescued from the Gulf of Mexico following the BP oil spill, have found a new home at Brookfield Zoo. This past weekend, Animal Programs staff from the Chicago Zoological Society, which manages the zoo, drove to pick up the birds from their temporary home at Jackson Zoo in Mississippi.

Following the 12-hour drive back to Brookfield, veterinarians gave physical exams to the zoo’s newest additions. Read More…

 

Mowing at Chippily Woods

Field at Chippily Woods

Beginning July 1st, 2010, the Chippily Woods field (off of Sunset Ridge Road in Northbrook) has been added back into the Forest Preserve District mowing rotation. The field will be mowed and cleared of debris, and will continue to be maintained throughout the mowing season.

For decades, Chippily Woods was mowed every ten to fourteen days and was enjoyed as an open field by area residents who valued the land as a space for recreation and the active enjoyment of nature. Read More…

 

Welcome Our Summer Intern!

We are pleased to welcome Anne Cummings to our office as a summer intern. Anne is a resident of the 14th District and will be focusing on public relations and constituent outreach.  In the fall, she will begin her senior year at Ohio University as a public relations/journalism major.

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