The city of Chicago and Cook County government are looking for ways to save money and that could mean consolidating services.
CHICAGO (AP) — The city of Chicago and Cook County government are looking for ways to save money and that could mean consolidating services.
Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a joint committee on Tuesday to study ways the two cash-strapped, sprawling governments can avoid duplicating services. The six-member committee has 45 days to finish their report.
Preckwinkle said operating as separate silos and providing overlapping services are no longer options.
Some of the areas targeted to be looked at are road maintenance, health care, information technology and election services.
Emanuel said both governments can’t afford to keep doing business as usual. He will be sworn into office in May to replace retiring Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
The six-member committee includes city and county appointees.
Copyright 2011 The Associated Press.
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