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Cooling Centers Open Across Cook County During Excessive Heat Watch

Temperatures throughout Cook County are expected to rise into the 90s from Saturday into Monday, with heat indices of 100 to 105 degrees.

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Community, Health, Open Data and Transparency

Old Cook County Hospital Redevelopment Kicks Off with Ceremonial Groundbreaking

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by a host of elected officials, numerous stakeholders and members of the developer team in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the restoration and redevelopment of Old Cook County Hospital…

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Building and Construction, Community

President Preckwinkle Urges Washington to Change Policy on ICE Arrests in Courthouses

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle called on the Trump administration and members of Congress to advocate against civil immigration arrests in courthouses, which pose a threat to public safety. 

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Community, Courts and Legal

Cook County Experts Address Public Health Implications of Gun Violence

Today, Cook County Board of Commissioners President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by leading clinical experts to discuss gun violence as a public health issue in Cook County. 

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Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails, Technology