The faces of Cook County leadership from the South Suburbs: Kisha McCaskill, left, newly appointed 5th District Cook County commissioner who represents Flossmoor; Monica Gordon, center, newly elected Cook County Clerk; and Donna Miller, 6th District Cook County commissioner who represents Homewood. (Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle)
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Three Black women honor the legacies of family, colleagues

This Black History Month, the spotlight shines on three outstanding women representing the South Suburbs in Cook County positions.

Donna Miller was first elected 6th District Cook County Commissioner in 2018 and won re-election in 2022. Monica Gordon first won election as 5th District Cook County Commissioner in 2022. The Democratic Party then tagged her to run for Cook County Clerk to fill a vacancy. She won that election in November. To fill the vacant…

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