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    Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County
  • On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office. Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar were the Village of Lyons, Lyons School District 103, Teamsters Local 777, and Rincon Family Services.
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Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair 

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair 
Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair 

Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Fifth Annual Dia de los Muertos Family Resource Fair  Residents from throughout the 16th District attended the fair which provided health and family services On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office….

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Aguilar hosted Health Fair for 16th Cook County District

Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Aguilar hosted Health Fair for 16th Cook County District
Aguilar hosted Health Fair for 16th Cook County District

Aguilar hosted Health Fair for 16th Cook County District Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar brought Government and Health Organizations together for 16th District Health Fair. Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar facilitated a Health Fair in Melrose Park, connecting government officials with local health organizations to bring services directly to 16th District residents On Saturday,…

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Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner
Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner

Jamie Kucera Named Cook County’s 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award Winner Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar honors Jamie Kucera and her work as Executive Director and CEO at the PAV YMCA Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar has named Jamie Kucera the 2022 16th District Peggy A. Montes Unsung Heroine Award…

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Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

Posted on January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District
Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District

Aguilar secures funds for infrastructure projects in his 16th District Thanks to the stewardship of Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar, cities and towns throughout Cook County’s 16th District are receiving a major influx of funds for infrastructure projects. Although only being in office since April of 2020, Commissioner Aguilar has met the moment of…

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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County
Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County Cook County Board of Commissioners Approved Transportation Funding for Transportation Projects led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with support from 16th District Commissioner Frank Aguilar. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s…

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Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime

Posted on August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 By News Editor 1 Comment on Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime
Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime

Aguilar calls on States Attorney Foxx to take tougher stand on crime Statement from County Commissioner Aguilar: Aguilar calls on States Attorney Kim Foxx to take tougher stand on crime The recent upsurge in violence in Chicago which many fear is spreading throughout the suburban Cook County region is of concern to every law-abiding resident of…

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Mexican American activist and former state legislator Frank Aguilar named to succeed Tobolski

Posted on April 15, 2020April 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mexican American activist and former state legislator Frank Aguilar named to succeed Tobolski
Mexican American activist and former state legislator Frank Aguilar named to succeed Tobolski

Mexican American activist and former state legislator Frank Aguilar named to succeed Tobolski Democratic Committeemen in Chicagoland’s west and southwest suburbs voted to name former State Rep. Frank J. Aguilar to fill the vacancy on the Cook County Board’s 16th District that was vacated with the resignation of Cook County Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski. Aguilar will…

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