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Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues Announces Annual Honorees, Presents Lifetime Contribution Award

To mark Women’s History Month, the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today honored 18 women for their contributions in making their communities better places to live. 

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Community

Cook County Board Approves Tax Incentives to Support Economic Growth

Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs in region

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Community, Economic Development

Cook County Board OK’s New Round of Community-Based Anti-Violence Grants

Public safety focus continues as a key priority for Preckwinkle administration

Cook County commissioners today approved grants equaling almost $1.1 million for locally based programs dedicated to anti-violence strategies.

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Community, Public Safety and Jails

CCHHS Opens New Center to Provide 24/7 Behavioral Health Stabilization and Support

The Community Triage Center is the first clinic of its kind in the Chicago region. 

 

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Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Joins Commissioners Boykin and Garcia in Proposing New Workforce-Anti Violence Initiative

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners Richard Boykin and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia announced today that they will join forces to implement a pilot workforce development and jobs program for 16-24 year olds who are at…

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Community, Public Safety and Jails