The Latest Breaking News from County Board

1897 Wisconsin jail museum saved from demolition after last-minute preservation push

Wisconsin officials were set to demolish an 1897 jail museum for about $259,000, but a last-minute preservation push changed the timeline. After a lengthy public session in Neillsville, the Clark County Board voted 26 to 1 to delay the demolition decision for three months, giving preservation advocates more time to…

The Times of India · Sep 22

Cook County backs spending about $14 million to buy two suburban hotels for the unhoused

The county was already helping rent the former hotels in Evanston and Oak Park. The plan won approval from the full board, though some commissioners wanted low-income south suburbs prioritized.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 22, 2023

Who will fill Brandon Johnson’s Cook County Board seat?

The application process for those interested in serving the rest of Brandon Johnson’s term on the county board was announced Wednesday. Those already vying for the spot include three members of the Leaders Network, a West Side faith-based group.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2023

Panel: State shouldn't take over Georgia county's elections

A bipartisan review panel says Georgia’s most populous county has a history of problems with its elections but has also shown considerable improvement

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

Last Republican standing lands on his feet in County Board race, but control of other former GOP seat still up in the air

Before his reelection was certain, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison said he was saddened by Democratic dominance of the County Board. “I don’t believe that either party should ever have complete control,” he said Tuesday night. “There has to be checks and balances in government.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022

Last Republican standing ends night still on his feet despite Democratic fight to kick him off Cook County Board

With 100% of precincts reporting, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison was ahead with 52% of the vote to Democrat Daniel Calandriello’s 48%. Despite his apparent lead, Morrison said he was saddened, as it appeared that Democrats still dominated the County Board.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 9, 2022

No new taxes in 2023 county budget, but questions linger

A look under the hood raises some interesting issues, both promising and concerning.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 7, 2022

Cook County tax bills on pace to arrive ‘by end of 2022’

Timeline tight to get bills out in time for property owners to claim a hefty deduction with the IRS.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 26, 2022

Brian Cody steps down as Kilkenny senior hurling manager after remarkable reign

The 68-year-old made the decision on the back of the Cats' All-Ireland final defeat to Limerick last weekend

Belfast Live · Jul 23, 2022

Brian Cody steps down as Kilkenny manager after remarkable reign

The 68-year-old made the decision on the back of the Cats' All-Ireland final defeat to Limerick last weekend

Irish Mirror · Jul 23, 2022