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Meeting date/time:
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10/23/2025
9:00 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 Agenda - Issued on 10/17/2025
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25-3973
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTION OF GOV. JIM EDGAR | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF GOV. JIM EDGAR
WHEREAS, As the 38th Governor of Illinois, Jim Edgar inherited what was then the largest deficit in the state’s history. He eliminated a backlog of $1 billion of unpaid health care bills. He provided income tax relief and left an unprecedented $1.5 billion in the treasury for his successor;
WHEREAS, Edgar started his state government career in 1968 as a top aide to leaders in the Illinois House and Senate. From 1975 until 1976, he was director of state services for the National Conference of State Legislatures in Denver. He was then elected to the Illinois House from Charleston in 1976 and 1978. In 1979 and 1980, he was director of legislative affairs for Gov. Jim Thompson, who appointed him as secretary of state when a vacancy occurred. Edgar was elected in 1982 and re-elected in 1986 by the largest plurality ever amassed by a statewide candidate;
WHEREAS, Edgar was elected governor in 1990 and re-elected by the widest plurality of any incumbent Illinois chief executive has received, carrying 101 o | | |
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25-3949
| 1 | | OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COOK COUNTY SUPPORTING OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS NOVEMBER 4-11, 2025
WHEREAS, the residents of Cook County, Illinois have great respect, admiration, and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served our country and this community in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of those who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, Cook County seeks to honor individuals who have made countless sacrifices for freedom by placing themselves in harm’s way for the good of all; and
WHEREAS, veterans continue to serve our community in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, religious groups, civil service, and by functioning as County Veterans Service Officers in 29 states to help fellow former service members access more than $52 billion in federal health, disability and compensation benefits each year; and
WHEREAS, approximately 200,000 service members transition to civilian communities annually; and an est | | |
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25-3950
| 1 | | VETERANS DAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COOK COUNTY RECOGNIZES VETERANS DAY ON NOVEMBER 11, 2025
WHEREAS, Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally proclaimed a holiday on November 11, 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson to honor the end of World War I; and
WHEREAS, November 11, subsequently declared a legal holiday in 1938, was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day”. In 1954, at the urging of veterans’ organizations, the 1938 Act was amended by replacing Armistice Day with Veterans Day; and
WHEREAS, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, the contributions made to the United States of America by her citizen soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen who stand in our place to defend the freedoms we enjoy cannot be calculated; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has the largest veteran population in this state with over 137,000 veterans; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has always honored the immeasurable wartime and peacetime contributions and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces; and
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25-4065
| 1 | | MANUFACTURING APPRECIATION
MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNITION OF OCTOBER 2025 AS MANUFACTURING APPRECIATION
MONTH IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, Cook County utilizes a sector driven economic development strategy and prioritizes and invests in sectors like manufacturing that offer relatively low barriers to entry and good jobs with strong career pathways; and
WHEREAS, Cook County proudly recognizes that Chicagoland has the second largest manufacturing sector in the nation and has been recognized for its strength in metals fabrication, machinery and equipment manufacturing, casting and forging along with food processing, plastics and chemicals manufacturing; and
WHEREAS, In 2022, the Department of Defense recognized northeastern Illinois as the nation’s leader in the production of forged and stamped parts with the greatest business density and largest forging and stamping workforce of any US metro area in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Cook County participates in The Illinois Defense Manufacturing Consortium (ILDMC) which brings together stakeholders from industry, community, government, and | | |
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25-4152
| 1 | | Honoring Stanley D. Moore | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Stanley D. Moore will be remembered in history as the Godfather of the census, an impressive 60 years in census leadership in the United States Department of Commerce.
WHEREAS, Stanley D. Moore is a native of Washington DC; and
WHEREAS, Stanley D. Moore began his life’s work for the United States Census Bureau on July 24, 1960, as a systems computer analyst. As a young computer programmer, he was one of the first in the country to work on the historic UNIVAC Mainframe computer. He served as District Office Manager, Special Assistant to the Chief, Assistant Regional Director, Associate Director for Field Operations, Regional Director and finally National Advisor to the Director; and
WHEREAS, Stanley D. Moore was instrumental in developing the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system (TIGER), a technologically advanced database system that is used nationwide for mapping geographic data. TIGER has become an essential component in the compilation and tabulation of census data. It is the very tool that gave us the abilit | | |
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25-3724
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 23RD THROUGH 31ST AS RED RIBBON WEEK | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING OCTOBER 23RD THROUGH 31ST AS RED RIBBON WEEK
WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program, which is celebrated across the nation the week of October 23, 2025, and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 40th anniversary of Red Ribbon Week, and
WHEREAS, The National Family Partnership started Red Ribbon Week after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who was brutally tortured and murdered in 1985 by drug traffickers he was investigating in Mexico, and
WHEREAS, Today, millions of citizens demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in drug prevention activities, and
WHEREAS, Alcohol and drug abuse affects individuals, families, and communities across the nation, and
WHEREAS, It is imperative that visible, unified efforts by community members be launched to prevent drug abuse, and
WHERAS, Business, government, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious institutions, schools, | | |
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25-4063
| 1 | | CELEBRATING WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST BOOKSTORE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION CELEBRATING WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST BOOKSTORE DURING NATIONAL WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
WHEREAS, October is recognized nationally as Women’s Small Business Month, honoring the vital contributions and achievements of women entrepreneurs and the important role they play in driving economic growth and community development; and
WHEREAS, Women & Children First Bookstore, located in the heart of the Andersonville neighborhood in the 10th District of Cook County, stands as one of the largest and most beloved feminist bookstores in the nation, serving as a literary, cultural, and community hub since its founding in 1979; and
WHEREAS, Women & Children First was founded by Linda Bubon and Ann Christophersen with the mission of promoting the work of women writers and creating a space where women’s voices could be amplified, stories honored, and community built through books and ideas; and
WHEREAS, the bookstore has not only withstood the challenges of a rapidly changing retail landscape but has also thrived under the continued stewardship of curr | | |
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25-4061
| 1 | | HONORING APNA GHAR | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING APNA GHAR FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN PREVENTING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WHEREAS, October is recognized nationally as Domestic Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence, support survivors, and promote prevention efforts; and
WHEREAS, Apna Ghar, located in Cook County’s 10th District, is a vital organization dedicated to preventing domestic violence and providing culturally sensitive support and resources to survivors, particularly within the South Asian community; and
WHEREAS, Apna Ghar offers a comprehensive array of services including emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, youth programs, and community education aimed at empowering survivors and breaking cycles of abuse; and
WHEREAS, through its culturally specific approach, Apna Ghar addresses the unique challenges faced by immigrant and refugee communities, ensuring survivors receive trauma-informed care that respects their language, culture, and traditions; and
WHEREAS, Apna Ghar’s outreach and prevention efforts help to inc | | |
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25-4104
| 1 | | THE LEO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ON THEIR HISTORIC PERFORMANCE ON “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE LEO HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR ON THEIR HISTORIC PERFORMANCE ON “AMERICA’S GOT TALENT
WHEREAS, Leo Catholic High School, founded in 1926 in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago, is a beacon of academic excellence, spiritual development, and community leadership for nearly a century, and produced generations of distinguished alumni who contributed greatly to the cultural and civic fabric of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, among Leo’s most cherished traditions and most visible cultural assets is the Leo High School Choir, an ensemble under the gifted direction of Ms. LaDonna Hill. The Leo High School Choir transcended the boundaries of a school-based program to become a musical institution of renown across Chicago, Cook County, and beyond; and
WHEREAS, the Leo Choir established itself as one of the school’s most visible and valuable ambassadors, dazzling audiences throughout the city with their energy, versatility, and artistry. Their performances, whether in school concerts, parish celebrations, civic ceremonies, or high-profile city even | | |
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25-4096
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY DAY IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY DAY IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, social media can be a force for the greater public good, providing a means for beneficial entertainment, education, socialization, and advocacy; and
WHEREAS, social media has also demonstrably caused significant and widespread harm to the public, especially children; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning on May 23, 2023, stating that “there are increasing concerns among researchers, parents and caregivers, young people, healthcare experts, and others about the impact of social media on youth mental health” with such concerns including anxiety, eating disorders, depression, and suicide; and
WHEREAS, social media is used to facilitate cyberbullying, privacy invasion, fraud, human trafficking, sexual harassment, sexual predation, hate, and disinformation; and
WHEREAS, additionally, social media platforms are routinely used to facilitate the sale of illegal narcotics which has resulted in multiple deaths nationwide, and
WHEREAS, other segments of society such as domestic | | |
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25-4097
| 1 | | HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KENT DOUGLAS WONG | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF KENT DOUGLAS WONG
WHEREAS, Kent Douglas Wong was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Delbert Wong, the first Chinese American judge in the United States, and Dolores Wong, a psychiatric social worker and community leader who helped establish the Chinatown Public Library; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wong grew up in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, graduated from Marshall High School, and went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley, and the People’s College of Law, where his passion for social justice and advocacy for workers’ rights began to take shape; and
WHEREAS, while attending the University of California, Berkeley, Mr. Wong met his future wife, Jai Lee, who shared his love for politics, travel, and community building. They married and together raised two sons, Ryan (engaged to Larissa Pham) and Robin; and
WHEREAS, early in his professional career, Mr. Wong served as a staff attorney for the Service Employees International Union, where he advocated for the fai | | |
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25-4154
| 1 | | A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS HINDU HERITAGE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS HINDU HERITAGE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with one billion devotees worldwide, four million in the United States, and over 50,000 across Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the practice of Hinduism seeks to promote unity among all communities and educate society on issues affecting the Hindu American community; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Americans represent one of the world’s oldest civilizations, as well as one of the fastest growing communities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, guided through their beliefs in promoting knowledge, education, debate, and discourse, Hindu Americans have made significant contributions to our community in science, medicine, business, politics, and industry; and
WHEREAS, during the month of October, the culture, history, traditions, achievements, and contributions of Hindu Americans are recognized and celebrated throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Adbhhut Media, founded by Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan in 2018, is global media organiza | | |
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25-4156
| 1 | | Honoring K+P Advisory, LLC During Women's Small Business Month | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING K + P ADVISORY, LLC DURING WOMEN'S SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
WHEREAS, October is recognized nationally as Women’s Small Business Month, celebrating the vital contributions of woman-owned enterprises to our economy and communities; and
WHEREAS, K + P Advisory, LLC is a distinguished woman-owned consulting firm headquartered in Cook County’s Second District and led by Ayse Kalaycioglu, a seasoned professional with decades of experience in owner’s representation, project management, and strategic advisory services; and
WHEREAS, K + P Advisory has emerged as a trusted partner to governments, nonprofits, and private sector clients across the state, providing tailored strategies that bridge the gap between policy, people, and progress; and
WHEREAS, K + P Advisory is proud to be certified as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) and is deeply committed to advancing equity through inclusive strategic planning and tangible community impact; and
WHEREAS, K + P Advisory leads high-impact projects at the intersection of infrastructure, health, and economic | | |
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