The eradication of hate, bigotry, discrimination, and racism is a cornerstone of my time as an elected official. An incident I recently witnessed has reinforced the great need for this continuing work in our communities. While passing out election materials at Glenview Village Hall, I saw a woman, who was wearing a hijab as an outward sign of her Islamic faith, with her two children. She was excited to vote in the primary election and show her children the importance of part

Martha Karavitis-Hemmati is a higher education leader and workforce development strategist with more than 20 years of experience advancing equitable, career-aligned pathways in business and technology. Her expertise includes advanced information technology, employer engagement, curriculum innovation, and digital equity, with a focus on removing barriers and expanding opportunity for diverse learners. She currently leads a four-year U.S. Department of Labor Strengthening Commu

In 2024, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of a helicopter for use by the Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) to improve incident response and situational awareness, emergency response, and search and rescue operations. Between August 25, 2025, and October 27, 2025, CCSO’s helicopter has recorded a total of 52 flights. During a single flight, a helicopter operator typically responds to or observes and reports multiple events/incidents, ea

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) has officially expanded its Emergency Financial Assistance Program to better...