As she gave her report to the Cook County Human Services Board on April 15, 2014, Public Health and Human Services (PHHS) Director Sue Futterer noted that there had been a number of staffing changes in recent months. She gave an update on the most recent restructuring and hiring and said she hoped that the latest changes would bring stability […]

On April 7, 2014, Rebecca Lewis and John Geisler of DSGW architects visited the Cook County North Shore Hospital and Care Center to gather information for a proposed $20 million remodel and renovation of the 16-bed critical access hospital and 37-bed skilled nursing center. The two met with department heads, employees and the hospital board to get their input about […]

School District166 has contracted with TIES to perform a technology audit for the district. TIES is an educational technology business based in the Twin Cities. Principal Gwen Carmen reported at the April 3, 2014 school board meeting that the audit included looking at the current infrastructure and cabling as well as the curriculum and how the school is using technology […]

Tofte Rescue Squad Chief Louise Trachta, who has been a member of the squad for 15 years, was re-appointed to her position at the April 10, 2014 Tofte Town Board meeting. She has also announced her retirement from the squad to be effective the end of 2014. With her assistance, the board will begin searching for her replacement later this […]

On November 12, 2013, Cook County commissioners approved temporary out-ofclass wage increases for Molly Hicken and Jeanne Smith of the County Attorney’s office. According to county policy, out-of-class assignments are only allowed for six months, but can be renewed. On April 15, 2014, Jeanne Smith, acting as assistant county attorney, made a request for a renewal. The original request for […]