NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban branch kicks off youth civic engagement program
Young people with a passion for democracy can learn about voting rights and become deputy registrars while earning service credit for school with the Civic Ambassadors program from the NAACP Chicago Far South Suburban Branch…
Miller helps establish task force to reduce violence against women
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller led the first meeting of the Chicago-Cook County Task Force to Reduce Violence Against Women on Jan. 7. Miller said the task force is an effort to strengthen protections and coordinate solutions for survivors of domestic violence…
Cook County and Chicago launch new violence against women task force
New efforts are underway to bring leaders together to focus on the health and safety of women, children, and vulnerable individuals. Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller joins us to explain the new Cook County and City of Chicago Violence Against Women Task Force and why addressing domestic violence is a key priority…
Donna Miller Files Petitions for 2nd Congressional District Seat
"It feels great!" That is the response Donna Miller expressed after filing petitions for her congressional bid in Springfield. The Cook County Commissioner is running for the 2nd Congressional District seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, who is seeking to represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate…
County resolution would establish task force to recommend policies addressing violence against women
Cook County Comm. Donna Miller (D-6) speaks about her Violence Against Women Task Force resolution at a board meeting on Oct. 23, 2025…
Veterans reassured that County services remain open during federal government shutdown
On October 10, 2025, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller joined the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) for a press conference at the VACCC offices in Chicago to reaffirm that county-level Veteran services remain open and fully operational despite the ongoing federal government shutdown…
Miller convenes hearing on maternal morbidity, mortality rates in Cook County
On Sept. 16, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller convened a third hearing of the Cook County Board’s Health and Hospitals Committee to hear from stakeholders about ways Illinois can better protect women during and after pregnancy and childbirth…
Cook County Board to hold hearing on systemic failures in addressing domestic violence
CBS News Chicago has been investigating the systemic failures that have left survivors at risk. On Tuesday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners will hold a hearing on what needs to be fixed. Commissioner Donna Miller (D-6th) is heading the hearings…
OP-ED - Donna Miller: Cook County's domestic violence court system is broken
Recently, I organized a Cook County Board meeting that revealed the systemic failures and lack of coordination between government agencies that are affecting victims seeking justice and safeguard within the Circuit Court system. This is deeply personal, as my sister was one of the brave survivors who shared their stories…
Miller’s legislative proposals adopted at national county meeting
Four legislative initiatives presented by Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller were adopted at the National Association of Counties annual conference in Philadelphia this month. Miller was one of 2,000 delegates at the conference…
Donna Miller's Congressional Race Attracts Endorsers
In the two weeks since Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th District) launched her congressional campaign, a number of elected officials familiar with her work are endorsing her candidacy. Upon Commissioner Miller's announcement of an exploratory committee, a broad coalition of elected officials were encouraging her to run…
Donna Miller Launches Campaign for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, Citing Family Legacy and Health Equity Work
Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller launched her campaign this week for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District, releasing a video that ties her run to her family’s legacy of service and her work in county government…