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McHenry County honors Public Defender Mark Cook for 40 years of service
McHenry County Law and Government / Liquor Committee · January 7, 2026
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Summary
The Law and Government/Liquor Committee read a proclamation recognizing Mark Cook’s 40 years as McHenry County public defender and heard brief tributes; the signed proclamation will be distributed when the judge’s signature is secured.
The McHenry County Law and Government/Liquor Committee on its first meeting of the year read a proclamation honoring Mark Cook for four decades of service as the county public defender.
Vice chair Michael Shorten read the proclamation noting Cook “has devoted 40…
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