Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer Passes Away at 51

Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer passed away Sunday night, according to an announcement from his family. Deer represented the county’s second district. He was 51.
The family said in a statement, “Dr. Deer’s passionate lifelong dedication made him a tireless servant to the community in areas of healthcare, education, economic development, employment and training, re-entry, and affordable housing.”
They added, “Dr. Deer’s greatest joy and pride were his fami