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31 Aug 2010, 3:05 pm
"Schneider didn't accuse Stroger and Moreno of outright lying on the issue, but he did call it "a reckless decision they came to that had no basis in fact or law. [read post]
16 Jun 2010, 7:42 pm
Some suburban governments are taking offense at red light cameras being installed in their towns.June 16, Chicago, IL A plan to install red-light cameras at 20 of the most dangerous intersections in Chicago's suburbs is hitting roadblocks as officials in different municipalities question why they weren't consulted before Cook County moved ahead on the deal.That includes Arlington Heights, where cameras have been proposed at three intersections -- even though the village board… [read post]
21 Jul 2009, 10:43 pm
Those are the parts of the county not claimed by Chicago or its suburbs.The measure, which needs to be approved by Board President Todd Stroger to take effect, gives sheriff's police and sheriff's deputies patrolling the unincorporated areas the latitude to arrest a suspect on a misdemeanor charge or, under the new ordinance, hit them with a $200 ticket if they're carrying 10 grams or less.Nearly five years ago, Mayor Daley embraced a police sergeant's proposal… [read post]
21 Jun 2009, 12:25 pm
Edwin Burnette, the Public Defender of Cook County, sued Todd Stroger, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. [read post]
31 Mar 2009, 3:44 pm
From Chicago Breaking News Center:Public defender wins last case over StrogerDuring his last day in office today, Cook County Public Defender Edwin Burnette was savoring a legal victory over County Board President Todd Stroger. [read post]
22 May 2008, 3:08 am
"WEB-ONLY | Embattled Cook County Public Defender to press ahead with suit "Cook County Public Defender Edwin Burnette will press ahead with his lawsuit against the office of the county's president, Todd Stroger, even though Stroger announced earlier this week that he would end his campaign to fire the defender. [read post]
19 May 2008, 4:14 pm
From the Cook County Public Defender Blog: Rumors of his Demise Greatly ExaggeratedThe hearing on the proposed resolution to remove Ed Burnette has been cancelled...From the Chicago Tribune's Clout Street:Stroger drops effort to fire public defenderCook County Board President Todd Stroger is dropping his effort to fire Public Defender Edwin Burnette, the public defender and a spokesman for Stroger confirmed Monday...More news and links from Division Street. [read post]
29 Apr 2008, 11:41 am
Burnette at a May 7 hearing after Democratic Board President Todd H. [read post]
24 May 2007, 5:21 am
But in reality, attorney Richard Velazquez is being paid to give legal advice to county board President Todd Stroger. [read post]
14 Feb 2007, 5:54 am
From The Chicago Sun-Times: Amid mounting criticism that his proposed budget cuts would harm the criminal justice system, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger on Tuesday "identified" $25 million in additional funds for the offices of the Cook County state's attorney and public defender, and other programs. [read post]
13 Feb 2007, 6:26 pm
As you all are aware, Todd Stroger plans on laying off dozens of assistant public defenders, and has more recently notified us of his intent to impose 3-day and 4-day work weeks along with salary reductions. [read post]
8 Feb 2007, 5:42 am
From nwitimes.com (Indiana):Layoffs and drastic funding cuts to the Cook County public defender's office are threatening to throw the already overburdened office into a crisis.Critics of the proposed budget cuts, outlined last week in a letter by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger's office, fear that diminished staff and resources will force the remaining attorneys to turn away many indigent defendants seeking their counsel. [read post]
1 Feb 2007, 5:05 pm
The notice from Todd Stroger evinces a clear intent to violate our CBA. [read post]
27 Jan 2007, 6:55 am
From nwi.com: Just because the clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County plans to bring in $10 million in revenue doesn't mean the office should be spared job cuts other departments are being forced to confront, two Cook County board commissioners said.The budget proposed by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger does not eliminate a single staffed position in Dorothy Brown's clerk's office. [read post]
26 Jan 2007, 5:43 am
From nwi.com:In the latest backlash against proposed cuts in the Cook County budget, the head of the public defender's office said Thursday that the $9.75 million carved out of his department would actually create a $12 million increase elsewhere.Public Defender Edwin Burnette's remarks upset some Cook County Board commissioners, who complained they had not been officially informed of his impact statement until Thursday's meeting of the County Board's finance committee.Burnette… [read post]
25 Jan 2007, 5:11 am
From The Chicago Tribune: Five division chiefs in the Cook County public defender's office asked a federal judge Wednesday to prohibit the county from firing anyone in that job until a hiring monitor determines which county jobs are subject to political termination.In December, Cook County Board President Todd Stroger ordered 500 county employees in so-called Shakman-exempt positions to sign undated letters of resignation. [read post]
17 Jan 2007, 5:13 pm
From The Chicago Tribune: Cook County public defenders today criticized proposed budget cuts to their department as counterproductive.Under a spending plan unveiled Tuesday by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, the public defender's office would lose 43 assistant public defenders, three investigators and 25 support staff, according to Henry Bayer, executive director of the local chapter of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, which… [read post]
17 Jan 2007, 7:26 am
From The Chicago Tribune: More than a dozen medical clinics would be closed and scores of prosecutors and public defenders would be among 450 employees cut under a $3 billion budget for 2007 proposed Tuesday by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger....... [read post]
28 Dec 2006, 2:51 pm
Suffice it to say that politics in Chicago are rarely as they seem...Todd Stroger calls for a 17% budget cut of the PD's office. [read post]
28 Dec 2006, 7:27 am
From The Chicago Sun-Times: 'On Second Thought, PD Trims Budget'Revising his statement last week that a 17 percent budget cut would devastate his office, Cook County Public Defender Ed Burnette submitted a 2007 proposal in line with County Board President Todd Stroger's requirements. [read post]
