In 2020, the Community Leadership Group (aka Joint Powers) began meeting to discuss two areas of need in Cook County: housing and racial equity here in Cook County. Today, the Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has a director, Jason Hale, who along with his board are working tirelessly to solve our local housing crisis. As the workforce housing group met, another... READ MORE >
On March 8, 1935, at 2:00 p.m. our story begins at the Cook County Courthouse. A meeting was held, led by the District President, to organize our local auxiliary. The purpose was to contribute to “the welfare and relief work of the community…” and ”to assist the disabled soldiers of the world war.” Among the last names in the beautifully... READ MORE >
All of us feel the urge to help one another in these pandemic days. Our local Education Foundation has relied on one fundraiser a year, E.A.T.S., and now with COVID-19, we cannot have this well-attended community event held every March. We can’t ask our restaurants or businesses to donate food or silent auction items when they’ve struggled financially. We can’t... READ MORE >
Here in Cook County, when we think of Veterans Day, we share common memories and a level of predictability in how we honor our veterans. Our local tradition includes ads in the Cook County News- Herald, which honor the men and women who have served our country and protected both democracy and freedom. Like clockwork, I.S.D. 166 hosts a 2:00... READ MORE >
Over recent weeks, all of us have seen significant changes at our local grocery stores. With “insider” knowledge and experience, although the Co-op, Gene’s and Johnson’s have different procedures reflecting their specific physical plant and needs, all three have, “stepped up to the plate,” to fill our orders and keep the public, volunteers, and employees safe. Safety measures have evolved... READ MORE >
The fiscal year has concluded, and the taxes have been filed for one of our county’s many non-profits, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413. As their fiscal year came to an end, they reviewed their contributions to our veterans and their families in our community. The largest single contribution, over $4,200, was made this year to Northland Honor Flight. Honor... READ MORE >
The fiscal year has concluded, and the taxes have been filed for one of our county’s many nonprofits, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413. As their fiscal year came to an end, they reviewed their contributions to our veterans and their families in our community. The largest single contribution, over $4,200, was made this year to Northland Honor Flight. Honor... READ MORE >
Back on January 1, a cold New Year’s Day, the gambling manager of our local American Legion Auxiliary Unit 413, met Jack Coombe, who works with Triple Crown Gaming, in Two Harbors at the Holiday station. The purpose of the wintry trek and meeting was to pick up $1 and $2 pull-tab games to load into the leased machine the... READ MORE >
