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Aguilar Joins Spyropoulos at Forest Park Expungement Summit Offering Second Chances

“It is critical that we reduce barriers that prevent residents from finding housing, employment and more,” Aguilar said. #expungement

Former Chicago Police Officer Sentenced to 20 Years for Sex Crimes Involving Minors

According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, investigators with the Sheriff’s Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested Deleon on August 17, 2023, after discovering evidence on his cell phone that he assaulted underage victims and recorded lewd videos involving them. #abuse

Sheriff Dart Rolls Out “Book Bus” to Bring Free Reading to Underserved Communities

“This is more than just a bus—it’s a vehicle for opportunity, imagination, and hope,” Dart said. #books

Olive-Harvey College, Cook County Jail Launch Forklift Certification Program for Incarcerated Residents

Supporters say the program offers a tangible step toward reentry success by addressing one of the biggest barriers facing formerly incarcerated people: lack of access to job opportunities. #certification

Commissioner Morita Hosts ‘Nurtured by Nature’ Event to Promote Mental Health at Skokie Forest Preserve

The gathering comes during October’s Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and aimed to showcase the forest preserves as free, accessible resources for residents seeking support for mental well-being. #event

Car Crashes Into Campaign Office of Dolton Trustee, Candidate for Cook County Board

Authorities said the SUV struck a light pole on 142nd Street before colliding with the building at 14200 Martin Luther King Drive, where Belcher’s campaign is headquartered. #crash

Cook County Clerk Pushes for Federal Election Funding in Washington

“As election threats continue to evolve and increase, sustained federal investment is critical to help protect the integrity of our democratic process,” Gordon said. #election

Cook County to Review Mosquito Abatement Services Following Board Resolution

Illinois Mosquito Abatement Districts, first established under the 1925 Mosquito Abatement District Act, are charged with monitoring and reducing vectors of disease such as mosquitoes, rats, and ticks. #mosquitos

Energy Assistance Applications Open Oct. 1 for Eligible Cook County Households

The program provides one-time benefits to help cover natural gas, propane, and electricity costs. Assistance is also available for heating system repairs or replacements through CEDA’s Furnace Assistance program. #assistance

First West Nile Virus Death of the Year Reported in Suburban Cook County

Since the start of mosquito surveillance in May, suburban Cook County has recorded 33 human cases of the virus — nearly double last year’s count. #virus

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