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Commissioner Merida introduced the resolution and said Stewart’s leadership helped produce “two years of no murders in the city of Evanston” and noted that Stewart was named Illinois Police Chief of the Year, describing her as “the first woman ever in Illinois to get that honor” during the remarks. Chief Shanita Stewart accepted the recognition and thanked county and municipal partners and staff. “Thank you for the recognition,” she said, and later acknowledged colleagues and the memory of a fallen colleague when receiving the honor.

The resolution and public commendation were placed on the meeting’s consent calendar and approved as part of that package. Commissioners and the chief posed for photos after the presentation.

The board’s recognition highlighted local law-enforcement-community partnerships and the chief’s awards; no policy or budget action accompanied the resolution.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Commissioners 4-10-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Cook County Board presented a resolution honoring Evanston Police Chief Shanita Stewart for leadership credited with community policing efforts and recognition as Illinois Police Chief of the Year.","taxTitle","Cook County, Illinois","taxId",2545,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074624,"Commissioners commend departing colleague Anthony Quezada as he prepares to become alderman",0,1494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983527-b858d7ddf25b653ffed9689aeed6925b&start=1494&end=1494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983527-b858d7ddf25b653ffed9689aeed6925b/thumbnail_1494000.jpg","/articles/6074624/Cook-County/Illinois/Commissioners-commend-departing-colleague-Anthony-Quezada-as-he-prepares-to-become-alderman","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074624-0890ee04df85b7f7061aabc8f5563ac1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119808&Signature=B~9FkULzmHRsMUyfEJ6dgCqmUgqMASTw10LHvYbAer0Wxu4jWZ3uFa3fNLQMdj4~6JWkO~xRaYPW9lYpUxTtq4~inQgGMMT2Mxjr-HAWMLtcDQwa9zPkdeqSr-eMKrnPaWU1Q1LpZy1ZBYS0iyFX5InjOhY6zlGhuGOpOIyjzXPSsNzFlDgq22Q6iSN5FKRNBjdbGtpujRWKkq87q72Qk7KMS51uCjfkbbW-Yjcz8P7k8rvzNY3S7Cosi97ZdXtjBsj1HlfvO6eevOlHj68aZ7OwvBmaz~4Zd5IwkFHc57GPFpN5Tflz2OAu3g0Tu7LTrX82D0MMiqLQ5QVPJVZxhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners and staff on the Cook County Board of Commissioners used a block of the meeting to honor Commissioner Anthony Quezada ahead of his transition to the Chicago City Council as alderman of the 30 Fifth Ward.

Commissioner Anthony Quezada delivered remarks thanking colleagues and staff. “Serving as the commissioner of the Eighth District has been one of the greatest honors in my life,” he said, reflecting on accomplishments he cited including expansion of health care access, criminal justice reforms and work on affordable housing.

Several colleagues offered tributes. Commissioner Daley said he had been impressed by Quezada’s vision and called him “the future,” while Commissioner Stamps said she would “miss you terribly” and praised Quezada’s leadership, describing him as “fearless” and “someone who leads with love.” Commissioner Britton joked about ideological differences but said Quezada made him “a better commissioner” and praised his compassion and advocacy.

Commissioner Sean Morrison described bipartisan working relationships with Quezada and said, “You’re young, you’re vibrant, and you’re going to bring an enthusiasm to the job.” Commissioner McCaskill thanked Quezada for creating “a safe space” that helped newer commissioners do their work.

President Preckwinkle and other commissioners applauded Quezada’s service; the board presented a resolution recognizing his work and the room gathered for photographs.

The remarks combined personal recollections and an outline of policy priorities Quezada said he would continue to pursue in his new role, including protecting public health systems, juvenile justice transformation, affordable housing and property tax reform.","Commissioners praised Anthony Quezada for his service on the Cook County Board as he prepares to assume the office of alderman, presenting a resolution and offering personal tributes during a board meeting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6074629,"Cook County Board approves consent calendar including multiple honorary and awareness resolutions",2884,2285000,5169000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983527-b858d7ddf25b653ffed9689aeed6925b&start=2285&end=5169","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983527-b858d7ddf25b653ffed9689aeed6925b/thumbnail_2285000.jpg","/articles/6074629/Cook-County/Illinois/Cook-County-Board-approves-consent-calendar-including-multiple-honorary-and-awareness-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074629-c595f4698bff311f2872e44d2991e183/orig.mp4?Expires=1771119808&Signature=BWw1z0D2AjaFMgFeCxyx-doPTomXsJ9e1W2qu1uiX9vOElq3tm~jSTVLFEPVDp13xoJfmJbXltuNCOZJj~4Jc067Wxosxdm78r-H7Xv0ll4khFBocr7yO1j2drPb1Fa7kB0atZO~rh5PqUB4jznh-RGjXJH2~rQybxE22J2Uww0IPoBPml3h8n1maUwrzCJvHIH8sKF99UVUVoENiSDm8-JRnpoYnIqUNWl8jiNpvtgQQqdnwdHIfK1mDSi8EKOvpIPM-CHda97E0jqNPM1uKD7CgjaHMa4wluvIXmoxZResrzpLdP6TQIpn3PaWEWUQef5Qw-KU-pGp10CHKFFpPw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted to approve its consent calendar, adopting a package of honorary and recognition resolutions and several observances during a regular meeting where commissioners also paused for presentations and public testimony.

The consent calendar was moved by Commissioner Stamps and seconded by Commissioner Britton; the board approved the motion on a voice vote. President Preckwinkle announced there was a quorum at the start of the meeting and later presided over the vote to adopt the consent calendar.

The package included resolutions that honored the Kenwood Academy girls basketball team for winning the Illinois High School Association Class 4A state championship; recognized service and awards for Evanston Police Chief Shanita Stewart; and declared observances such as Week of the Young Child and Second Chance Month. Commissioners also placed on the calendar proclamations and recognitions covering National Therapy Animal Day; National Law Day; Arab American/American Heritage recognitions; Little Palestine Day; Black Maternal Health Week and Minority Health Month; National Autism Awareness Month; Earth Month; Language Access Month; Child Abuse Awareness Month; and other local school and community honors.

Public speakers who addressed items on the consent calendar included representatives from Birth to 5 Illinois, the North Lawndale Employment Network and local reentry and equity advocates who urged continued investment in early childhood services, reentry supports and racial equity. For example, Zalinka Wallace of Birth to 5 Illinois told commissioners, “With over 350,000 young children in Cook County, including 140,000 children living in poverty, we must collaborate on behalf of our children's futures.” Kalyn Todd of the North Lawndale Employment Network described reentry supports as “a catalyst for change.”

Commissioners asked to be added as co-sponsors to several consent items before the vote; President Preckwinkle noted additions requested by Commissioners Morrison and Naya were entered into the record. After the aye vote, the chair declared the consent calendar approved.

The meeting then moved on to the regular agenda.","The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved its consent calendar, adopting more than a dozen resolutions honoring athletic teams, public safety leaders and awareness months and endorsing regional sustainability and language-access initiatives. The consent calendar was moved and seconded and carried on a voice vote.","actionData","errors"]

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Cook County board recognizes Evanston Police Chief Shanita Stewart for leadership

Commissioners commend departing colleague Anthony Quezada as he prepares to become alderman

Cook County Board approves consent calendar including multiple honorary and awareness resolutions