Preckwinkle to seek extension of disaster proclamation until end of September — but one commissioner suggests it’s illegal – Chicago Sun-Times

It seems to me that the order is being extended not as a power grab, but rather, as a way to deal with their own incompetence and negligence. The county buildings and the courts have been shut down since March. They’re supposed to open in two weeks. I have not seen anything, anywhere, explaining a plan to stagger court schedules, admit access to the disgustingly grimy courthouses, reopen the county building, those buttons in the elevator are gross gross gross. They’re basically been sitting on their hands for 6 weeks now not preparing for anything, and suddenly they’re like “ooops,… Read more »