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@tonyperaica, the Twittering comissioner, provides look inside government

Commissioner Tony Peraica says Twitter is helping transform Cook County politics. He uses the service to provide a minute-by-minute look at county proceedings -- and to lash out at political opponents.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Tax repeal proposal fails

A proposal by Commissioner Tony Peraica to reverse the county's 1 percent sales tax fails by a 10-7 vote with some of Peraica's colleagues accusing him of political grandstanding.

3 years ago | Paul Rock

County to borrow against sales taxes

County commissioners narrowly approve a plan to take out a short term loan against a sales tax increase that won't start flowing into county coffers until July 1.

over 3 years ago | Paul Rock

County bans ambulance company

Superior Ambulance of Elmhurst submitted the lowest offer to transport patients between the county's network of public hospitals and clinics. But county commissioners say bidding problems led then to ban the company.

over 3 years ago | Paul Rock

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