cook county news

Receiving doula support during birth is associated with a reduction in c-sections, premature deliveries and stress and anxiety, as well as a shorter labor. #doula

A three term incumbent on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, this is Commissioner Spyropoulos' first time running for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk. The office is one of the largest unified court systems in the United States. #cookcountyclerk #election

According to Commissioner Gordon, the southern Cook County area saw an 82% increase in opioid overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, compared to previous years. #opioid

Dr. Amuh has more than 30 years of experience as a practicing OB/GYN and brings her passions for health equity and medicine together at The Puddle Project. #unsungheroine

O'Neill Burke launched two new ads to highlight her plan to create a first-ever Choice Protection Unit... #cookcountystatesattorney

“Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Illinois, and Cook County in particular has the highest incidence of death due to heart disease in the country." #heartdisease #hearthealth

Although O'Grady is running in the Democratic primary, recent election records indicate that he has voted as a Republican. #elections

All award winners will be honored at a countywide ceremony on Friday, March 8th at the Chicago Cultural Welcome Center. #cookcounty

Currently, serving as a commissioner on the MWRD, Spyropoulos is challenging Iris Martinez.. #elections #endorsements

The Southland Black Chamber feels it is important to recognize Mr. Fioretti because of his no-nonsense take on crime. #cookcounty