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Commissioners Liz Gorman and Joan Murphy held press conference today to discuss their proposed amendment to Cook County’s ‘Puppy Mills’ Ordinance

Commissioners Liz Gorman and Joan Murphy held press conference today to discuss their proposed amendment to Cook County’s ‘Puppy Mills’ Ordinance Chicago, IL – Cook County Commissioners Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman and Joan Patricia Murphy along with leaders from the veterinary community held a press conference this morning at the George W. Dunne Cook County […]

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Commissioners Liz Gorman and Joan Murphy held press conference today to discuss their proposed amendment to Cook County’s ‘Puppy Mills’ Ordinance

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Commissioner Gorman successfully sponsors new truck parking restrictions ordinance for Cook County’s unincorporated areas

April 9, 2014 Comments Off

Commissioner Gorman successfully sponsors new truck parking restrictions ordinance for Cook County’s unincorporated areas Chicago, IL – Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman successfully sponsored a new ordinance amendment cracking down on large trucks and recreational vehicles parking on residential streets. The commissioner’s effort was in response to concerns raised by the LaGrange Highlands […]

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Clerk’s Office blasts Chicago Sun-Times, defends promotions of seasoned and highly qualified employees

April 4, 2014 1 Comment

Clerk’s Office blasts Chicago Sun-Times, defends promotions of seasoned and highly qualified employees Sun-Times Reporter Attempts to Unjustly Tie Salary Increases to Campaign Contributions (CHICAGO) In what appears to be an attempt to malign the professional careers of several long-term, exceedingly qualified employees of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, […]

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When it comes to hearts, Christ Hospital Med Center has “Golden Touch”

April 1, 2014 Comments Off

When it comes to hearts, Christ Hospital Med Center has “Golden Touch” When it comes to heart care, Advocate Christ Medical Center has the golden touch. That’s because the American Heart Association (AHA) is presenting the medical center and its Heart and Vascular Institute a Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for consistently implementing and meeting the […]

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Work on I-55 at Des Plaines River Near Channahon has resumed

March 31, 2014 Comments Off

Work on I-55 at Des Plaines River Near Channahon has resumed The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that weather permitting, work will resume on the bridges that carry I-55 over the Des Plaines River between Arsenal Road and Bluff Road near Channahon. Drivers should expect temporary nighttime lane closures on southbound I-55 from March […]

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Liz Gorman sails to 4th term victory

March 18, 2014 Comments Off

Liz Gorman sails to 4th term victory By Ray Hanania Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman sailed to a 4th term election victory representing the 17th Cook County district over rightwing Tea Party challenger Barbara Bellar. Gorman, who has played an instrumental role in building the candidacy of Bruce Rauner as the Republican Party’s […]

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County Commissioner Gorman pushes resolution to stop Human Trafficking

February 15, 2014 Comments Off

County Commissioner Gorman pushes resolution to stop Human Trafficking Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman (R-17th) proposed legislation this week that would compel cell phone providers to require identification of all customers, a move she said will help undermine human trafficking. Recognizing that temporary cell phones — also called throw-away phones — are often […]

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