Cook County Commissioner meeting highlights for May 27

With the final architectural and engineering drawings complete, Cook County Commissioners approved to solicit bids for the Law Enforcement Center (LEC) expansion and remodel at the board’s May 27 meeting.

Sigurd Olson would’ve turned in his GRAVE!

Sigurd Olson, advocate and author of “The Singing Wilderness,” would have turned in his GRAVE if he saw what is happening to the BWCA (Boundary Waters Canoe Area).

What Do You Think?

Donald Trump is throwing himself an estimated $50 million birthday party (conveniently coinciding with the 250 anniversary of the US army) on June 14 in Washington DC complete with a military parade of 7,000 soldiers, tanks, infantry vehicles, helicopters flying overhead, fireworks etc – paid for with your tax dollars.

Arlene Shilts

Arlene Charmae Shilts passed away May 27, 2025, at Essentia Health in Duluth, MN at the age of 89 years old.