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Meeting date/time:
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1/15/2026
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 - Issued on: 1/9/2026
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26-0616
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE 195TH ANNIVERSARY OF COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | CELEBRATING THE 195TH ANNIVERSARY OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Cook County was founded by an act of the Illinois legislature on January 15, 1831; and
WHEREAS, originally part of the commonwealth of Virginia, the area which comprises modern day Cook County was also part of the Northwest Territory and then a part of 10 separate counties as the territory was formed into states, including Illinois. The 10 counties are Knox (1790), St. Clair (1801), Madison (1812), Edwards (1814), Crawford (1816), Clark (1819), Pike (1819), Fulton (1823), Peoria (1825), Putnam (1826); and
WHEREAS, when formed in 1831, Cook County’s original boundaries included all of McHenry, Lake, DuPage and parts of Kane and Will. The other counties were separately created between 1836 and 1839, leading to Cook County’s current boundaries; and
WHEREAS, Cook County was named for Daniel Pope Cook (1794 - October 16, 1827). Originally from Kentucky, Cook moved to Illinois and became a lawyer, newspaper publisher, politician and one of the early advocates of statehood for Illinois. An anti-slavery advocate, he was t | | |
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26-0378
| 1 | | HONORING NICK SHIELDS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING NICK SHIELDS FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Nick Shields has served the Office of the Cook County Board President with distinction for the past seven years, most recently as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications, and has been an invaluable asset to Cook County government; and
WHEREAS, an award-winning communications professional with nearly two decades of experience, Nick built, strengthened, and elevated the communications division of Cook County, recruiting and developing a talented team within the President’s Office while unifying communications professionals across Offices Under the President (OUP) so that Cook County spoke with clarity, cohesion, and one strong voice; and
WHEREAS, Nick possesses an exceptional ability to communicate at the intersection of policy and politics, masterfully overseeing Cook County’s strategic and crisis communications efforts, ensuring transparency, trust, and accessibility for the residents we serve; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Nick led communications for some of C | | |
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26-0452
| 1 | | Recognition of LaShon R. DeFell | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF LASHON R. DEFELL, ESQ. FOR HER EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Ms. LaShon R. DeFell, Esq. has served Cook County for 24½ years in multiple capacities, beginning her career as a Pharmacy Technician and Chief Union Steward at Provident Hospital from 1993-2007, later returning to serve as Senior Labor Counsel and ultimately rising to Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer/Director of Labor Relations; and
WHEREAS, Ms. DeFell earned her Bachelor of Arts in Labor Relations from the National Labor College, a Master of Public Administration in Labor Studies from the University of Baltimore, and a Juris Doctor with a Health Law Certificate from DePaul University College of Law, collectively forming the academic foundation that underpinned her distinguished labor-relations career; and
WHEREAS, throughout her tenure, Ms. DeFell distinguished herself through her dual mastery of strategy and execution in managing high-stakes labor negotiations, serving as both Chief Labor Strategist and Chief Labor Spokesperson for Cook Count | | |
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26-0549
| 1 | | Kate Fiedler, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
KATE FIEDLER, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Kate Fiedler from our midst, and
WHEREAS Kate Fiedler was the beloved wife of Bob, and
WHEREAS Kate Fiedler was the loving mother of Annie (George) Mangan and Maggie (Kevin) O’Dwyer, and
WHEREAS Kate Fiedler was the cherished and proud nana of Joey, Bobby, Georgie and Michael, and
WHEREAS Kate Fiedler was the devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Therese Cernok, and
WHEREAS Kate Fiedler was the dear sister of the late Joseph (Helen) Cernok, and
WHEREAS Kate Fiedler was the fond sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many, and
WHREAS Kate Fiedler was a proud and dedicated employee of Calvetti Meats, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Kate Fiedler was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby e | | |
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26-0548
| 1 | | Patricia Dubrock, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PATRICIA DUBROCK, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Patricia DuBrock from our midst, and
WHEREAS Patricia DuBrock was the beloved wife of the late Mel DuBrock, and
WHEREAS Patrica DuBrock was the loving mother of Colleen (Michael) Mancari, Karen (the late Gary Sr.) Arthurs, Daniel (Karen) DuBrock and John (Donna) DuBrock, and
WHEREAS Patricia DuBrock was the cherished and loving Grammy of Michael Jr., Nicholas, Daniel (fiancé Meghan), the late Gary Jr,, Sara (John), Christopher (Faith), Denis and Trevor, and
WHEREAS Patricia DuBrock was the devoted daughter of the late John and the late Kathleen Shannon, and
WHEREAS Patricia DuBrock was the dear sister of Sharon (William) Parrilli and Maureen (David) Bocian, and
WHEREAS Patricia DuBrock was the fond sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Patricia DuBrock was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neig | | |
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26-0612
| 1 | | William Nolan in memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WILLIAM J. NOLAN, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called William J. Nolan from our midst, and
WHEREAS William J. Nolan was the loving husband of the late Lynn, nee Phelan, and
WHEREAS William J. Nolan was the devoted father of William CFD (Kaitlyn), Kerry (Rich) Baudo, Amy Nolan Hill, Kate (Frank) Mullaghy, Mike (Kelly), and Dan CFD (Jen), and
WHEREAS William J. Nolan was the proud “Pop Pop” of Nolan, late Leighton, Quinn, Avery, Addison, Parker, Ryann, Logan, Alaina, Kieran, Faelynn, Emma, Graeme, and Stella, and
WHEREAS William J. Nolan was the dear brother of Mary Kay (late Bob) Pullen, Carol (Bill) Smith, and Jack (Margaret) Nolan, and
WHEREAS William J. Nolan was the beloved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend of many, and
WHEREAS William J. Nolan was a retired Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner with the Chicago Fire Department, and
WHEREAS William J. Nolan was a longtime member of the Hamburg Athletic Association, and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that William J. Nolan was a kind and comp | | |
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26-0457
| 1 | | Resolution for Davell A. Holden III | Consent Calendar Resolution | HONORING THE LIFE OF DAVELL A. HOLDEN III
WHEREAS, Davell Antoine Holden, III was born on March 21, 2009, and departed this life on August 2, 2025, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, discipline, and promise at the age of sixteen; and
WHEREAS, Davell was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose life exemplified humility, integrity, and compassion, and whose presence deeply impacted all who had the privilege of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, Davell was a distinguished scholar-athlete at Thornwood High School, where he earned academic honors and demonstrated exceptional character both in the classroom and on the basketball court, embodying the values of perseverance, teamwork, and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Davell’s commitment to basketball extended beyond competition, serving as a vehicle for discipline, personal growth, and community connection, earning the respect of teammates, coaches, and peers alike; and
WHEREAS, Davell was widely recognized for his quiet strength, kind spirit, and unwavering loyalty, often leading not through words but t | | |
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26-0576
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2026 AS CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 2026 AS CERVICAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally with an estimated 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths in 2022, according to the World Health Organization (WHO); and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Society's estimates for cervical cancer in the United States for 2025 are approximately 13,360 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will be diagnosed and about 4,320 women will die as a result of this diagnosis, but the disease is preventable with vaccination and appropriate screening such as Pap and HPV tests; and
WHEREAS, like many diseases, racial disparities are troubling for cervical cancer, where the death rate is 65% higher in Black women than in White women, even though both groups self-report similar screening efforts, accordingly in Illinois, cervical cancer incidence and mortality rates are highest in Black and Latina women and lowest in White women; a | | |
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26-0575
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING JANUARY 23rd, 2026, AS MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING JANUARY 23rd, 2026, AS MATERNAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, in 2018, New Jersey became the first state to recognize January 23rd as Maternal Health Awareness Day through the work of the New Jersey Section of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG), Tara Hansen Foundation, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and other vital organizations that work to help spread awareness and stop maternal mortality; and
WHEREAS, the theme for this year’s Maternal Health Awareness Day is “Holding Ground on Maternal Health” reaffirming our staunch commitment to preventing maternal deaths and advancing respectful, evidence-based care; and
WHEREAS, maternal care access is becoming increasingly challenging, with more than one-third (35.1%) of U.S. counties considered maternity care deserts (areas without a single birthing facility or obstetric clinician), according to a 2024 March of Dimes report; and
WHEREAS, more than 2.3 million women aged 15-44 live in counties considered mate | | |
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26-0577
| 1 | | Honoring Mr. David Kelly as a history maker in the accounting profession | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MR. DAVID KELLY AS A TRAILBLAZING HISTORY MAKER IN THE ACCOUNTING PROFESSION
WHEREAS, David Kelly was born May 7, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, in 1960, after 3 and one-half years of college, David received his bachelor’s degree in business from Roosevelt University, and in 1962, David became the 76th African American to pass the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and become a Certified Public Accountant and the first in his family; and
WHEREAS, in 1960, David married Sandra McKendrick Kelly and they have four children; and
WHEREAS, over sixty years later, the Kelly-Williams Family has six CPAs across three generations. It is believed that the family has more CPAs than any other African American family in the country; and
WHEREAS, for seven years, David was an Internal Revenue agent in Chicago and, as an instructor, he was responsible for that office hiring the first black female Internal Revenue agent; and
WHEREAS, in 1967, David earned his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law (Alpha Sigma N | | |
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26-0539
| 1 | | HONORING DEPUTY CHIEF DION T. TROTTER | Consent Calendar Resolution | RESOLUTION HONORING DEPUTY CHIEF DION T. TROTTER FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Dion T. Trotter has devoted his life and career to public service, leadership, and the protection of residents and vulnerable populations throughout Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Trotter honorably served his country in the United States Navy and continued his commitment to public service by joining the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in 1997 as a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the Court Services Division at Juvenile Court; and
WHEREAS, in 2000, he became a State-Certified Juvenile Officer, further strengthening his expertise in youth protection and juvenile justice; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Trotter distinguished himself through assignments in the Juvenile Warrant Unit and the Warrants, Levies, and Evictions Unit, building a strong foundation in field operations and court procedures; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, his professionalism and leadership earned him promotion to Deputy Sergeant, where he supervised operations at Police Court South, the Markham Sixth District Courthouse, | | |
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26-0615
| 1 | | Honorable E. Kenneth Wright | Consent Calendar Resolution | RESOLUTION HONORING THE HONORABLE E. KENNETH WRIGHT, JR.
WHEREAS, The Honorable E. Kenneth Wright, Jr. has devoted his distinguished career to the fair administration of justice and to public service in Cook County and the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Judge Wright was first appointed as a Circuit Judge by the Illinois Supreme Court in July 1994 and was subsequently elected to that office in November 1994, demonstrating the trust and confidence placed in him by both the judiciary and the voters of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Prior to his judicial service, Judge Wright practiced law in the private sector where he handled criminal, divorce, probate, and real estate matters, as well as civil litigation, gaining broad legal experience that would later inform his judicial service; and
WHEREAS, In February 2003, Judge Wright became Presiding Judge of the First Municipal District of the Circuit Court of Cook County providing leadership and oversight to one of the largest and busiest municipal court districts in the United States; and
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