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Officers will check for compliance with Illinois driver's license and vehicle registration requirements, as well as state seat belt and child passenger safety restraint laws. Police will also be watching for impaired drivers. #cookcounty #checkpoint #safety

The Cook County Board of Review provides an independent review of property assessments and serves as the second level of appeal in the county’s property tax assessment process. The appeal process is free, and property owners in all 38 Cook County townships will have an opportunity to file during the 2026 appeal season. #cookcounty #tax #appeals

Residents, families, community organizations and other stakeholders are invited to attend the free session, regardless of whether they currently participate in Park District programs. #blueisland #park #community

According to the Federal Trade Commission, military consumers reported losing more than $584 million to fraud in 2024. Common scams targeting military families include impostor schemes, fraudulent investment opportunities, fake charities, bogus Veterans Affairs benefit offers and property fraud. #cookcounty #veterans #fraud

The program requires no registration, application, or personal information. Residents simply visit a participating location, pick up a Blue Envelope and accompanying materials, and keep them in their vehicle or personal belongings. #blueenvelope #cookcounty #neurodivergent

Circle Bowling Lanes to Celebrate 85 Years in Forest Park With Charity Fundraiser (Forest Park, IL) - A longtime Forest Park institution is celebrating...

Cardenas presented the recommendations to the Cook County Board of Commissioners this week, emphasizing the county’s responsibility to support families who lost loved ones in the line of duty. #cookcounty #taxrelief

The program was one of 46 initiatives recognized during this year’s awards cycle and was honored in the Communications Category for Distinguished Voter Education and Communications Initiatives. #earlyvoting #chicagobears #cookcounty

A silent police motorcade representing more than 60 law enforcement agencies will precede the ceremony, beginning from Morton College before arriving at Cermak Woods. #cookcounty #police #memorial

As a result, Republican candidates secured the top position, followed by Democratic candidates in the second spot and Libertarian candidates in the third position for applicable races. #ballot #republican #cookcounty