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Cook County Honored with 17 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards

 The awards honor innovative county government programs that modernize services for residents

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Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance

Today, Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

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President Preckwinkle Announces Launch of Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the launch of a more than 50-member taskforce to advise her administration on strategic investments from the new Cook County Equity Fund, which addresses historical disparities and…

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Cook County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Approves $6.94 Billion FY21 Budget

Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a balanced $6.94 billion FY2021 budget that includes increased equity funding and no increases to existing taxes

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Releases FY21 Executive Budget Recommendation

Despite enormous COVID pressures, budget includes no increases to existing taxes.

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Cook County Board President delivers FY2021 Executive Budget Recommendation.
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