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Cook County Paid Leave Ordinance Officially in Effect

Today, President Preckwinkle joined Cook County elected officials, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights, and representatives from the Chicago Federation of Labor, Arise Chicago, and Shriver Center on Poverty Law to share information re

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President Preckwinkle Announces $5 Million in Cook County Starting Block Grants for Community-Based Organizations

New grant initiative provides Capacity Building support to organizations throughout Cook County

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Unveils Updated Strategic Plan

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today unveiled an updated strategic plan for the next four years, the Cook County Policy Roadmap 2024-2027: Fo

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Cook County passes Paid Leave Ordinance, replaces Earned Sick Leave

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed significant amendments to the former Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance, shifting to the

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Community, Ordinances and Codes

Cook County Participates in Operation Green Light in Support of Local Veterans

In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced plans to illuminate County buildings with green lights from November 6-12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort…

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