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Cook County Launches “Community Voices” Survey and Events to Help Prioritize American Rescue Plan Programs

Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is launching a community engagement series to help determine which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs to continue once funding runs out in 2026.

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Cook County Donates Clothing Items to New Life Center

Cook County donates nearly 1,000 new articles of clothing from the former Oak Forest Campus to New Life Center to support migrant relief efforts

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Cook County Honored with Record 54 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has honored Cook County with 54 achievement awards recognizing innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

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Cook County Announces Nearly $3 million in Additional Starting Block Grant Awards for Community-Based Organizations

Grant initiative provides capacity building funding to support the growth of organizations throughout Cook County

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Applications Open for Cook County’s Free Tech Training Course for Veterans

The 11-week program helps place veterans in tech industry jobs upon completion

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