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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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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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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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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On the Death of Commissioner Joan Murphy

I am saddened to learn of the death today of Commissioner Joan Murphy. Joan’s long career in public service is one that even those of us who have spent years in government can admire.

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Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On the Assassination of Law Enforcement Officers in Dallas

Like all Americans, I was horrified to learn today about the assassination of five law enforcement officers in Dallas last night.

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