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Cook County Government commemorates 190th Anniversary with theme: "Cook County: Essential to You, Equity for All"

COOK COUNTY— Today, Cook County Government observed the 190th anniversary of its establishment by the Illinois Legislature.

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President Preckwinkle Encourages Cook County Residents to Renew and Rejuvenate in the Forest Preserves this Winter

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Commissioner Brandon Johnson, Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall, Dr.

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Cook County and University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement to offer a second round of Open Lectures for Residents

CHICAGO — Today, Cook County and the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement are excited to announce an additional seven weeks of Open Lectures for Residents, curated educational content for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Cook County Advances Fair Transit South Cook Pilot Program

Partnership with transit agencies aims to improve transit service and increase ridership 

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced during her annual budget address today that County officials ar

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President Preckwinkle Pushes Local Governments to Apply for Millions in Relief

Call to action is less than one month before important deadline for distribution of $51 million

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