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Historic Cook County Pension Reform Legislation Signed into Law

Landmark pension reform legislation backed by Cook County Board President Preckwinkle to responsibly ensure full funding of the County’s pension obligations was signed into law today by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.  

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President Toni Preckwinkle Releases Preliminary Budget Forecast for Fiscal Year 2024

Notes record-low hospital gap, strong position to address FY2024 budget

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Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance

(Cook County, IL)—Today, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights (“the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”).

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Cook County Board of Commissioners Approves Balanced $8.8 Billion FY2023 Budget

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a balanced $8.8 billion FY2023 budget which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting essential services.

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President Toni Preckwinkle Releases FY23 Executive Budget Recommendation

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday unveiled a proposed $8.75 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2023, which includes millions in funding for equi

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