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Cook County Video:Online

Cook County is pleased to provide select video pieces online, as a service to our citizens, to learn more about the County, its programs, services and issues that affect us all.

Format : Our video clips are currently provided in Windows Media format and the latest Windows Media Player is required. If you do not already have the player installed, click here to link to the Microsoft website for the free download.

A Look Inside Cook County

Our video magazine cable program offers in-depth views of various Cook County and Forest Preserve District programs, services and activities. View the latest episodes online below or check the cable viewing schedule for times in your area.

Look Inside Cook County - Cable Viewing Schedule (PDF)
(105 KB - "cc_lookinside_schedule_0507.pdf")

Current Shows Available Online: (link will open Windows Media Player)
Cook County Bureau of Health Services
This episode focuses on the Bureau of Health Services and initiatives in place to enhance revenue stream.
Interviewees at the Bureau of Health include Interim Bureau Chief Dr. Robert Simon, Chief Operating Officer Tom Glaser, COO Sandra Ankebrandt, Ambulatory Community and Health Network, and Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.

Cook County Modernization Efforts
This episode looks inside the modernization improvements in the County to make operations more efficient, increase accountability in services provided throughout County Government, and bring the County into the 21st century.
The show features improvements in the County's Office of the Purchasing Agent, Human Resources, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Environmental Control and Highway Department.

Bureau of Health Services
This episode looks inside the Cook County Bureau of Health Services is the third largest public health system in the country. Due to budget constraints the Bureau has undergone administrative changes but the services remain the same.
During the show you will hear from interim Chief of the Bureau of Health Services, Dr. Robert Simon, who discussess some new initiatives in the Bureau, see a new Laparoscopic surgical procedure, view some lastest advances in radiology, and find out why County pediatricians are sending parents home with books.
Forest Preserve District Spring and Summer Activities
This episode looks at some of the activities available in the Forest Preserve during the spring and summer months. Whether it’s golfing, hiking, biking, fishing or checking out the Botanic Garden or the Brookfield Zoo, there’s something for everyone.
The episode also includes the kick-off of a new "green" construction effort by the Cook County Highway Department that uses recycled rubberized asphalt.

 

Public Service Announcements

The County also provides numerous Public Service Announcements (PSAs) to assist in educating the public about issues ranging from health concerns, new services, recreation and more.

Current PSAs Available Online:
Mail Order Pharmacy
For patients in the County health system who require regular prescription refills, the Mail Order Pharmacy program is a way to avoid lines and commutes to our pharmacies and have medications sent directly to you.
"Green" Highway Recycled Surface Program
Features the kick-off of a new "green" construction effort on select new projects by the Cook County Highway Department that will use rubberized asphalt made from recycled tires.

 

Recent Events

President Todd Stroger - City Club Address
On Monday May 14, 2007 President Todd H. Stroger addressed the City Club on the first five months
of his administration.

 

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