Meeting Details
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Meeting date/time:
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7/16/2026
11:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room,
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Consent Meeting
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26-1869
| 1 | | United Negro College Fund national walk for education | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
2026 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND NATIONAL WALK FOR EDUCATION
WHEREAS, in 1943, Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, president of Tuskegee Institute suggested to the presidents of other private black colleges that they pool their monies and make a united appeal to the national conscience; and
WHEREAS, on April 25, 1944, the United Negro College Fund (“UNCF”) was incorporated with 27 member colleges as a not-for-profit entity established to assist its member institutions of higher education to raise funds from the public for their mutual support; and
WHEREAS, the importance of UNCF, and the historically Black colleges and universities it supports, promotes the value of higher education as well as the traditional values of family and heritage that have made this nation great; and
WHEREAS, over the past seven decades UNCF has grown to become the nation’s oldest and most successful African American higher education assistance organization in the country by having raised more than $6 billion and having helped more than 550,000 students not just attend college, but | | |
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26-1817
| 1 | | Cook County Honored with 115 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COOK COUNTY HONORED WITH 115 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
WHEREAS, Cook County was honored with 115 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), the highest number of awards the County has ever received; and
WHEREAS, the NACo awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents; and
WHEREAS, the recognition of so many essential programs and initiatives led by Cook County is a source of pride for the President and Board of Commissioners and provides Cook County employees with well-deserved recognition; and
WHEREAS, this level of excellence in innovation and execution is attained through the ingenuity and hard work of the Cook County employees who have launched these critical programs for County residents; and
WHEREAS, the Offices Under the President received 75 awards:
Office of the President (5): "Digital Inclusion Week 2025 (DIW2025)"; "The Cook County Policy Roadmap 2025 Progress Report"; "Cook County Property Tax Reform Working Group: Property Tax | | |
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26-1877
| 1 | | Constance Connie Murphy In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONSTANCE “CONNIE” MURPHY, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Constance Murphy from our midst, and
WHEREAS Connie Murphy was the cherished wife of Larry Doody for 34 years, and
WHEREAS Connie Murphy was the loving momma of Riley Doody, and
WHEREAS Connie Murphy was the adored sister of Morgan F. Murphy III and Michelle (Dan Herbert) Murphy, and
WHEREAS Connie Murphy was the dear sister-in-law of the late Honorable Lisa Ruble Murphy, the Honorable Elizabeth “Liz” (Gerry) Gorman, Daniel Doody, and Debbie (Dennis) Furlong, and
WHEREAS Connie Murphy was the rockstar aunt to Morgan (Kristen Koonce) Murphy IV, Brendan Murphy, Connor Gorman, Liam Gorman, Shane Gorman, Brendan Furlong, Matthew Furlong, Denny Furlong, Brieanne Rogus and Brendan (Caroline) Herbert and much-loved great aunt to Nora Murphy, and
WHEREAS Connie Murphy was the beloved daughter of the late Morgan F. Murphy, Jr. and Charlene Diane nee Jurgensen, and
WHREAS Connie Murphy was the cherished daughter-in-law of Carolyn | | |
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26-1801
| 1 | | Commemorating the 250 anniversary of the founding of the United States | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE 250th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHEREAS, 7/4/2026, marks the 250th Anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia in 1776, signifying the founding of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of Independence proclaimed timeless principles of profound significance to the national heritage of the United States, including that all are created equal and endowed with certain inalienable rights, including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and that governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed; and
WHEREAS, the founding of the United States established the principle of federalism, emphasizing a decentralized system of government wherein powers are divided between national, state and local governments, fostering liberty, accountability and responsiveness to communities; and
WHEREAS, this decentralized governance model has allowed for innovation, diverse policy approaches and s | | |
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26-1934
| 1 | | Honoring the St. Josephs Club | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE ST. JOSEPH’S CLUB
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Club, located at 2720 South Union Avenue in Chicago, will celebrate a milestone in August, 100 years as a neighborhood landmark; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Club originally began under the name “San Giuseppe Society” on August 13, 1926; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Club was formed to provide a social forum for Italian immigrants living in the Catholic parishes of All Saints Church and St. Anthony of Padua Church; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Club was one of the first Italian American clubs in Chicago to own its own property; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Club was originally located at 608 West 26th Street until 1989 when it moved to it’s current property; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Club continues the “San Giuseppe Society” traditions started over 8 decades ago including the Italian traditions of the St. Joseph Table and a day dedicated to their Patron Saint, Joseph; and
WHEREAS, St. Joseph Club also continues their annual tradition of a Mass and procession through the Bridgeport neighborhood in honor of St. | | |
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26-1883
| 1 | | Marvin Allan Brustin | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MARVIN ALLAN BRUSTIN, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Marvin Allan Brustin from our midst, and
WHEREAS Marvin Allan Brustin was the beloved husband of Allison, and
WHEREAS Marvin Allan Brustin was the loving father of Stacy (Jeff), Nick (Linda) and Josh, and
WHEREAS Marvin Allan Brustin was the loving grandfather of Ben (Luz), Nick (Kat), Julia, Susie, Grace, Silvie and Sarah, and
WHEREAS Marvin Allan Brustin was the devoted brother of his sister, Shelly Gutstadt and nephews Chuck and Ken Gutstadt, and
WHEREAS Marvin Allan Brustin was the first member of his family to go to college and went on to become a well-respected trial attorney in Chicago, known for his tenacity, determination and ability to sway a jury to get justice for his clients, and
WHEREAS Marvin Allan Brustin had the honor of serving as the Honorary Consul General of Nepal, a position that allowed him to foster cross-cultural ties and deepen his connection to the people and land he loved, and
WHEREAS Marvin Allan Brustin spent time | | |
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26-1938
| 1 | | MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MOTHER KHADIJAH FARRAKHAN
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, called Mother Khadijah Farrakhan from labor to eternal rest on June 27, 2026, at the venerable age of ninety (90) years, bringing to a close a remarkable life distinguished by unwavering faith, steadfast devotion, extraordinary perseverance, and selfless service; and
WHEREAS, Mother Khadijah Farrakhan was born Betsy Ross on November 26, 1935, in Boston, Massachusetts. On September 12, 1953, she married Louis Eugene Walcott, later known to the world as the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Mother Khadijah later embraced Islam alongside her husband in 1955, adopting the name Khadijah, and throughout more than seven decades exemplified the virtues of humility, discipline, dignity, compassion, and unwavering spiritual conviction. Their seventy-two-year union became a profound testament to enduring love, fidelity, sacrifice, and shared purpose, inspiring generations through its extraordinary longevity and resilience; and
WHEREAS, many rever | | |
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26-1992
| 1 | | Honoring Lewis Bond on being selected in the 2026 NFL draft by the Houston Texans | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING LEWIS BOND ON BEING SELECTED IN THE 2026 NFL DRAFT BY THE HOUSTON TEXANS
WHEREAS, Lewis Bond, a proud Chicago native, began his football journey with the Blue Island Untouchables, where he played youth football from pee-wee through junior high, developing a lifelong love for the game and laying the foundation for his future success; and
WHEREAS, Lewis attended St. Laurence High School in Burbank, Illinois, where he distinguished himself as a standout receiver and safety on the freshman football team before earning a varsity role as a sophomore; and
WHEREAS, for his final two years of high school, Lewis attended Kenwood Academy in Chicago, Illinois, where he became a dynamic all-purpose offensive weapon, primarily lining up at running back, accumulating more than 1,000 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior, helping lead Kenwood Academy to a conference championship in 2019 and an appearance in the Illinois state playoffs; and
WHEREAS, Lewis’ senior football season was postponed until the spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, | | |
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26-1990
| 1 | | Honoring Will Pauling on signing with the San Francisco 49ers | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING WILL PAULING ON SIGNING WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS
WHEREAS, Will Pauling, from Chicago, attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School, where he became a star receiver for their football team; and
WHEREAS, Will had a breakout junior season where he hauled in 50 receptions for 951 yards and 11 touchdowns; and
WHEREAS, after graduation in 2021, Will committed to the University of Cincinnati as one of the top wide receiver recruits from Illinois where he played from 2021-2023 including as a freshman redshirt; and
WHEREAS, he was a part of a team competing in an unprecedented season as the Bearcats played Alabama in the National Championship semi-final Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Cincinnati was the first Group of Five team to qualify for the College Football Playoff since the current system was put in place in 2014; and
WHEREAS, for the 2023 season, Will entered the transfer portal and played for the University of Wisconsin Badgers where he became a key slot receiver, where he led the team recording 74 catches for 837 yards and 6 touchdowns i | | |
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26-1961
| 1 | | Recognizing August as national immunization awareness month in Cook County | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, communities across the country use the month each year to raise awareness about the important role vaccines play in preventing serious, sometimes deadly, diseases across a lifespan, and NIAM is now more important than ever with the emergence of diseases such as COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, immunization isn’t just for kids; to stay protected against serious illnesses like the flu, measles, and pneumonia, adults also need to get vaccinated; and
WHEREAS, National Immunization Awareness Month is a great time to promote vaccines and remind family, friends, and coworkers to stay up to date on their shots; and
WHEREAS, measles and whooping cough are just several vaccine-preventable diseases that threaten Americans, outbreaks continue to occur, and many vaccine-preventable diseases remain common; and
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26-1962
| 1 | | Recognizing National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in Cook County | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the month of July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a month-long initiative to bring awareness to the unique mental health struggles of all racial and ethnic minorities and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations across the country; and
WHEREAS, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was brought before Congress, to be formally recognized on June 2, 2008, in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell with the goal of bringing forth solutions to the unique mental health struggles of racial and ethnic minorities; and
WHEREAS, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and effects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices; and
WHEREAS, racial and ethnic minority populations experience numerous mental health disparities including higher rates of attempted suicide in adolescents and lower treatment rates for mental disorders like depression in adults; and | | |
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26-1963
| 1 | | Recognizing National uterine fibroid awareness Month in Cook county | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL UTERINE FIBROID AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the month of July is recognized as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month, a crucial time to shed light on a health condition that affects millions of women across the country; and
WHEREAS, according to the National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation, more than 70% of US women will experience uterine fibroids, also called leiomyomas or myomas, by 50 years of age and they are the most common reason, aside from cancer, that women have their uterus removed through hysterectomy, but for Black women that rate is over 80%. Overall, uterine fibroids become more common, from age 30 to menopause, but Black women develop fibroids at a younger age, have more severe symptoms and develop higher rates of complications; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 26,000,000 women between the ages of 15 and 50 have uterine fibroids, and 25-50% of women with uterine fibroids are symptomatic and more likely to experience heavy and prolonged bleeding, bleeding between menstrual cycles, chron | | |
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