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26-2807
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting on 10/21/2026. | | |
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26-2815
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 10/29/2026. | | |
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26-2699
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the Chief Judge
Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment
Report Period: September 28, 2026 through October 24, 2026
Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys
and experts for legal services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by
the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during
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26-2796
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Gottreich Law
Attorney(s): Marc Gottreich
Case Name: People of the State of Illinois v. Kevin Singleton
Case No.(s): 23 CR 0052101
Date of This Order: 09/02/2026
Time period: 09/01/2025 - 12/31/2025
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $13,530.00
Paid to Date: $0.00
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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26-2531
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) | Case: Prude, Danielle v. Cook County
Case No: 25 cv 5973
Settlement Amount: $9,000.00 ($4,660.00 to Danielle Prude, $4,340.00 to Sulaiman Law Group)
Fixed Charges Department: 4897
Payable to: Danielle Prude, Sulaiman Law Group, Ltd., dba Atlas Consumer Law
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination | | |
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26-2739
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) | Case: Kevin Bell v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Case No: 2023 CH 06420
Settlement Amount: $43,063.46
Fixed Charges Department: 499
Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation. | | |
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26-2208
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Salvatore Orlando D’Agostino, as Administrator of the Estate of Vincent Roache v. Hiresh, et al.
Case No: 25-cv-15780
Settlement Amount: $750,500.00
Fixed Charges Department: 1239-Department of Corrections
Payable to: Marisa Roache Lopez and Gregory E. Kulis and Associates, Ltd.
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A June 10, 2026
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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26-2443
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Mendoza-Barrera, Josue v Cook County Department of Corrections et al.
Case No: 25 C 464
Settlement Amount: $10,000.00
Fixed Charges Department: 1239-Department of Corrections
Payable to: Crowell & Moring LLP
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of civil rights violation | | |
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26-2658
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Hall v. Dart, et al.
Case No: 19 C 2995
Settlement Amount: $13,500.00
Fixed Charges Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County
Payable to: Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. and Roeatta Griffin-Marshall, as special representative for the estate of Anthony Hall
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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26-2683
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Brisco, Steshawn v. Dart, et al.
Case No: 23 C 3452
Settlement Amount: $8,500.00
Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Priniece Brisco
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: An allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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26-2687
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Robinson, Robert (Est. of Cory Ulmer) v. Cook County Sheriff
Case No: 26-2687
Settlement Amount: $7,250,000.00
Fixed Charges Department: 499 (Public Safety
Payable to: Guth Law Office LLC and Robert Robinson (Ind. Adm. Of Est. of Cory Ulmer)
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 9/23/26
Subject matter: Allegations of a civil rights violation | | |
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26-2697
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Russell, Mike v. Doble
Case No: 25 C 2225
Settlement Amount: $4,000.00
Fixed Charges Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff
Payable to: Mike Russell
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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26-2808
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation) | Proposed Settlements
Case: People of State of Illinois v. Nicholas Trutenko
Case No: 22 CR 135201/22 CR 1356801
Settlement Amount: $394,349.00
Fixed Charges Department: 1250 (State’s Attorney)
Payable to: Multiple - See Attachment A
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/23/2023
Subject matter: Reimbursement of fees | | |
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26-2810
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation) | Proposed Settlements
Case: People of State of Illinois v. Andrew T. Horvat
Case No: 22 CR 135201/22 CR 1356801
Settlement Amount: $259,747.50
Fixed Charges Department: 1250 (State’s Attorney
Payable to: Ekl, Williams & Provenzale, LLC
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/23/2026
Subject matter: Reimbursement of fee | | |
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26-2732
| 1 | | 26-2732 Receive File- Workers' Compensation Claim Payments -October 2026 | Report | REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments
Report Period: 10/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the month ending 10/31/2026. Payments total $752,656.53 | | |
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26-2733
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Patient Arrestee Claim Payments
Report Period: 10/1/26 - 10/31/26
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the month ending 10/31/2026. Payments total: $4,570.58 | | |
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26-2785
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Comptroller
Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report
Report Period: Ten-month period ended September 30, 2026
Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the ten-month period ended September 30, 2026, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County. The report presents estimates of revenues and expenses expected to occur during the fiscal period compared to actual revenues and expenses recorded. | | |
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26-1609
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Cook County Health
Report Title: CCH Monthly Report
Report Period: November 2026
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26-2570
| 1 | | RAILS equity grant amendment | Grant Award Amendment | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
Department: Office of the President
Grantee: Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
Grantor: Cook County
Request: Authorization to extend
Purpose: Extend grant period dates to continue research and outreach to put sustainable practices in place for the Digital Navigator Network project.
Supplemental Grant Amount: N/A
Grant Period: 6/2/2025-11/30/2026
Extension Period: 12/1/2026-11/30/2027
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: 11287.1010.66064.580170
Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 5/15/2025
Previous Grant Amount: $850,000.00
Concurrences:
DO NOT PUT TEXT HERE. FOR BUDGET ATS REVIEW USE ONLY Budget and Management Services has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact of such grant or financial award on Cook County, if any.
Summary: RAILS is a regional library system which serves approximately 1250 private, public, school and university library agencies in Illinois. In 2025, RAILS was awarded 850,000 in Equity Funds to support the utilization of digital navigators as part of the Count | | |
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26-2481
| 1 | | Res. CC Community violence intervention | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION INITIATIVE FALL 2026
WHEREAS, the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC), as an office under the Cook County Board President, works to promote equitable, human-centered, community-driven justice system innovation and practice through rigorous stakeholder engagement, policy work, service coordination, and grantmaking that increases community safety and reduces reliance on incarceration; and
WHEREAS, the JAC supports Cook County’s commitment to advancing equity throughout Cook County by administering grants that invest in programs and strategies to improve community safety in areas of violence prevention and reentry; and
WHEREAS, Cook County Ordinance Sec. 2-527 establishes the JAC’s authority to administer violence prevention, intervention and reduction grants to nonprofit community-based organizations in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code; and
WHEREAS, building on historic levels of investment in community-based organizations, JAC grant initiatives will sustain key services beyon | | |
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26-2483
| 1 | | Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center | Interagency Agreement Renewal | PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT RENEWAL
Department(s): Justice Advisory Council (JAC)
Other Part(ies): Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (CCAC), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Approval for the JAC to exercise the first of two 1-year renewal options for the interagency agreement between JAC and CCAC
Good(s) or Service(s): The CCAC shall serve as the fiscal agent for all Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) in Cook County. The CAC Network shall provide critical services to ensure the well-being of child victims and support the prosecution of alleged perpetrators
Agreement period: Renewal Period 12/1/2026 - 11/30/2027; Original Agreement Period 12/1/2023 - 11/30/2026 with two (2) one-year renewal options
Fiscal Impact: FY2027 $500,000.00
Accounts: 11100.1205.39001.580170
Agreement Number(s): 1205-CCAC-2024
Summary: In January of 2019, Public Act 100-0987 reformed court fines in Illinois and eliminated a previously established funding stream for the Child Advocacy Centers. The JAC established this interagency agreement in 2023 in recognition of the critical importance o | | |
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26-2485
| 1 | | Chicago Christian Industrial League | Contact (JAC) | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Justice Advisory Council
Vendor: Chicago Christian Industrial League, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Justice Advisory Council to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): No Place to Stay Housing Provider Services
Contract Value: $2,482,000.00
Contract period: December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027, with three (3), one (1) year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2027 $2,482,000.00
Accounts: 11100.1205.39004.580170
Contract Number(s): 1205-NPTS2027-04
Concurrences:
The OCPO Compliance Division did not review this contract for MWBE participation.
Summary: The JAC has retained providers for the No Place To Stay (NPTS) program, pursuant to RFQ 1205 - RS2026 Housing Services and Wraparound Supports, to make housing placements available to the Cook County’s criminal legal system agencies to address acute housing needs of individuals in the pretrial or probationary periods of their criminal cases. Contracted organizations provide housing placements. Providers also offer set | | |
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26-2552
| 1 | | Proposed intergov agreement | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Request: The Bureau of Finance respectfully submits a proposed Fifteenth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and County of Cook for the reimbursement or payment of certain services rendered by various county departments and by the Forest Preserve.
Goods or Services: Reimbursement or payment for services rendered through various County departments and the Forest Preserve.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2027-12/31/2027
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $2,655,488.00 in revenue and
$1,860,533.00 in expenses.
Accounts: 11000.1020.12275.404065 (revenue) and 11100.1499.11030.580033 (expense)
Summary: The purpose of this Agreement is to memorialize the terms under which the parties have agreed to reimburse each other for the costs, or portion thereof, of providing each other with certain services. | | |
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26-2520
| 1 | | RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COOK COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS SOURCE - FY2027 | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COOK COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS SOURCE - FY2027 BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION, REFERRAL PARTNER, AND COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AUTHORIZATIONS
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) advances its mission to enhance quality of life through equitable community and economic development, including initiatives designed to strengthen and support small businesses; and
WHEREAS, to better understand the needs of local entrepreneurs, Cook County assessed the small suburban business ecosystem in 2019-2020 and found the need for a coordinated and connected network of Business Support Organizations (BSOs); and
WHEREAS, The Source - Cook County’s flagship small business support program - was established in 2021 to address gaps in the small business ecosystem, expand access to high-quality advising and resources, strengthen the small business support network particularly in suburban Cook County, and promote business resilience, growth, and economic mobility; and
WHEREAS, since 2022, The Source has served more than 3 | | |
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26-2521
| 1 | | Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COOK COUNTY LEGAL AID FOR HOUSING AND DEBT FY2027 GRANTEE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHICAGO BAR FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) seeks to enhance quality of life through equitable community and economic development, including initiatives designed to strengthen and support residents; and
WHEREAS, the Office of the Chief Judge (OCJ) serves the Circuit Court of Cook County and provides support and services to the judiciary, the public, and court-involved individuals; and
WHEREAS, since 2020, BED and OCJ have partnered to administer the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) program to help Cook County residents resolve eviction, foreclosure, consumer debt, and tax deed issues prior to court and during the court process; and
WHEREAS, the Early Resolution Program (ERP), one component of CCLAHD, provides free legal help for renters facing eviction, small landlords dealing with eviction-related issues, and individuals with consumer debt challenges or past-due property taxes; and
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26-2522
| 1 | | Community Information Exchange | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE CHICAGO REGIONWIDE COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE FY2027 GRANTEE AUTHORIZATION FOR THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) seeks to enhance quality of life through equitable community and economic development, including initiatives designed to strengthen the social service ecosystem and support residents; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, BED initiated the planning phase for a Community Information Exchange, an initiative that strengthens the coordination of healthcare and social services for Cook County residents by connecting people, service organizations, and community partners more efficiently through data sharing; and
WHEREAS, in 2024-2025, BED began the implementation of the Chicago Regionwide Community Information Exchange (CRCIE) system began, including the selection and build-out of the CRCIE technology platform; and
WHEREAS, in 2026 the CRCIE pilot launched, focusing on two specific use cases serving unhoused individuals. 18 health and social service providers are no | | |
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26-2523
| 1 | | Cook County Water Affordability Program | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE COOK COUNTY WATER AFFORDABILITY PROGRAM FY2027 GRANTEE AUTHORIZATION FOR ELEVATE
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) seeks to enhance quality of life through equitable community and economic development, including initiatives designed to support residents and strengthen local units of government; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, BED initiated the planning phase for the Cook County Water Affordability Program, an initiative that included a leak repair assistance program, water utility bill assistance, and a water affordability technical assistance program for municipalities in suburban Cook County; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, BED began the implementation of the Cook County Water Affordability Program, which included the Cook County Leak Repair program and a municipal technical assistance program; and
WHEREAS, Cook County Leak Repair has now served over 1,000 households, saving participants almost 16,000 gallons of water per year, and, on average, $200 annually on their water bills; and
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26-2545
| 1 | | HOMELESS SERVICES GRANTEE AUTHORIZATIONS | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION REGARDING COOK COUNTY HOMELESS SERVICES GRANTEE AUTHORIZATIONS UNDER THE PREVENTION, ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSITION TO HOUSING OPEN CALL PROCESS
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) seeks to enhance quality of life through equitable community and economic development, including initiatives designed to transform the County’s homeless services to achieve housing security for our most vulnerable residents; and
WHEREAS, since 2020, BED has supported the Hotel-Based Sheltering Program, through which suburban shelter services agencies have provided safe and dignified non-congregate sheltering, meals, and case management services while working to connect residents and families to permanent housing options; and
WHEREAS, since 2023, BED has supported the development of three new fixed-site shelter locations providing much-needed shelter capacity in suburban Cook County; and
WHEREAS, through the Hotel-Based and Fixed-Site shelter programs, from April 2022 through November 2025, Cook County has created 450 new shelter beds, pr | | |
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26-2291
| 1 | | IGA with SSC for operation of HHW Facility/CHaRM | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability
Other Part(ies): South Suburban College, South Holland, Illinois
Request: Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for operation of the County’s Household Hazardous Waste (“HHW”) Facility and Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (“CHaRM”) Program.
Goods or Services: South Suburban College (“SSC”) will provide services to operate the facility, as well as host and manage community recycling events in conjunction with the CHARM Program.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Effective upon execution through 11/30/2027, with option to renew
Fiscal Impact: $533,000.00
Accounts: 11000.1161.64576.520830
Summary: SSC will be responsible for the operation of the HHW facility, the CHaRM Drop-Off Center and County-sponsored Charm-on-Wheels Events to provide opportunities for recycling and landfill diversion for Cook County residents, to enable access for residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials and to mitigate harm to the environmen | | |
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26-2505
| 1 | | Tyler 2 year renewal 2026 | Contract Amendment (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: Tyler Technologies, Inc., Moraine, Ohio
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Integrated Property Tax and Mass Appraisal System Implementation and Software
Original Contract Period: 9/30/2015 - 3/31/2023, with three (3), three (3) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 12/1/2026 - 3/31/2029
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $38,484,101.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 9/9/2015, $29,951,735.00
Increase Requested: $17,948,157.00
Previous Board Increase(s): 6/16/2022, $8,417,920.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 4/5/2018, $114,446.00
Previous Board Renewals: 6/16/2022, 4/1/2023 - 3/31/2026
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 3/30/2026, 4/1/2026 - 9/30/2026; 9/30/2026, 10/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
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