Transportation Committee Meeting - Cook County, Illinois - June 10, 2026

The Transportation Committee of Cook County held a meeting on June 10, 2026, at 5:30 PM UTC. The meeting was called to order after a recess, with Chairman presiding. Commissioners were polled via roll call, yielding 12 ayes, 2 present votes, and 2 excused absences on a preliminary motion. The agenda included approval of previous minutes, public comments, and consideration of five transportation-related items. All items were approved without discussion.

Public Comments & Testimony

• First Speaker (unidentified, possibly Jessica Jackson): Complained that the public speaking podium had been moved to obscure speakers, alleging it was retaliation for a viral speech on voting rights. Accused Cook County officials of corruption, including JB Pritzker, the inspector general, and judges. Criticized Commissioner Stamps for walking away.
• Shana Harris (founder, Chicago Shower Association): Presented her initiative to expand access to sanitation services. Argued that providing showers helps restore dignity, reconnects individuals to identification services, and supports mental health, employment, and housing. Asked for the committee's support in expanding the service to create safer streets and a more inclusive city.
• George Blake Moore: Made a lengthy, racially charged statement criticizing Black officials for not advocating for Black communities, contrasting them with Hispanic communities. Asserted that Black officials are "selling out" their people and are an embarrassment.
• Taiwan Sims (additional speaker, granted leave): Described a traumatic experience on May 19, 2026, where he woke up at Cook County Schroeder Hospital in handcuffs and shackles after being at 555 West Harrison. He was charged with resistance, obstruction, disorderly conduct, and trespassing. He alleged that the narratives of the incident do not match and that he suffered injuries including a bleeding eye. He requested the committee investigate how individuals in a mental health crisis are treated by law enforcement and also reported a sexual assault at the hospital.

Consent Calendar / Approved Agenda Items

The committee considered and approved the following items in a single roll call vote (14 ayes, 3 absent):

• 26-1664: Approval of the minutes from the May 13, 2026 meeting.
• 26-12-10: Preliminary design and engineering for port districts 16 and 17.
• 26-12-11: Speed limit zoning modification for 94th Avenue, 183rd Street, and 175th Street to 45 miles per hour.
• 26-12-12: Speed limit zoning modification for Ridgeland Avenue, 183rd Street, and 275th Street.
• 26-12-13: Supplemental approving resolution for bridge rehabilitation in the villages of Crestwood, Crete, Olympia Fields, Sulk Village, South Holland, Steger, Blue Island, and townships of Bloom, Ridge, Thornton, and Worth (Districts 5, 6, 17).
• 26-11-32: Contract with Shafe Equipment Company of Bridgeville, Illinois for asphalt equipment (self-propelled concrete cutting machine) to replace units beyond useful life.

Key Outcomes

• The minutes from May 13, 2026 were approved by voice vote.
• The five agenda items (26-12-10 through 26-11-32) were approved by roll call vote: 14 ayes, 3 absent.
• The meeting was adjourned on a motion by Commissioner Anaya, seconded by Commissioner McCastell.