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Cook County to hold two Truth in Taxation meetings this year
Joe Friedrichs-There’ve been some marathon Truth in Taxation meetings in Cook County in recent years, but the 2020 meeting will shatter all records when it comes to the official length of the annual event wher
County administrator shares update ahead of Truth in Taxation meeting
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County has been working with officials in Grand Marais, the Grand Portage Tribal Council, local townships and multiple partners in the healthcare and business communities to prevent the spread of
Cook County hires new public health educator
Joe Friedrichs-Cook County hired a new public health educator Nov. 10 to continue the local effort to prepare for and help contain the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
County administrator meets with Grand Portage officials, shares update
Joe Friedrichs-New Cook County Administrator James Joerke met recently with officials from the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribal Council.
Voter turnout in Cook County already over 50 percent as Election Day nears
Joe Friedrichs-On Oct. 20 – exactly two weeks from Election Day – more than 2,200 completed ballots were returned by Cook County voters.
Understanding the changing COVID-19 reports in Cook County
Joe Friedrichs-The case count for COVID-19 continues to climb in Cook County, with multiple new cases reported in recent days.
County administrator transition process underway in Cook County
Joe Friedrichs-County Administrator James Joerke has a full week on the job working at his new post in Cook County.
County commissioner candidates weigh in on critical issues as Election Day nears
Joe Friedrichs-A total of seven candidates joined WTIP for two different primaries this summer to hear from local residents trying to fill two seats on the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
District 1 primary features three candidates looking to advance to 2021 special election
Joe Friedrichs-In June, now former District 1 Cook County Commissioner Bobby Deschampe won an election to be the next chairperson for the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa.
WTIP talks with the new Cook County administrator
Joe Friedrichs-James Joerke is the new county administrator for Cook County.