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Cook County finance subcommittee approves minutes and settlements; public commenter criticizes commissioners
Summary
The Cook County Finance Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation approved minutes from Dec. 16, 2025, and a slate of settlements recommended by the state's attorney. Public speaker George Blakemore criticized commissioners and urged staff to continue scrutiny of program outcomes.
The Cook County Finance Subcommittee on Workers' Compensation approved the minutes from its Dec. 16, 2025 meeting and authorized a package of settlements recommended by the state's attorney during its meeting.
The chair called the meeting to order at about 11:30 a.m. and the secretary confirmed a quorum, noting Commissioner McCaskill was initially absent and Chair Shawn Morrison was excused for the day. The subcommittee then considered approval of the Dec. 16, 2025 minutes; the motion, reported as moved by Commissioner McCaskill and…
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