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President Preckwinkle Statement on the Two-Year Anniversary of the End of Money Bond and Attempts to Undermine Reform

Two years ago, Illinois was the first state to end the use of money bond as a condition of pretrial release, and we are the only state to have ended money bond completely.

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Cook County Leaders Announce New Criminal Justice Dashboard

[Cook County, Illinois] Today, Cook County leaders came together to announce the launch of the Cook County Criminal Justice Dashboard.

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Cook County Leaders Recognize April as Second Chance Month

Cook County’s reentry housing and employment programs continue accepting new participants

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Government Alliance for Safe Communities Announces $100 Million in Grant Opportunities for Violence Prevention and Community Violence Intervention Initiatives

Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago will partner to bring unprecedented resources to communities most impacted by violence, poverty, and other consequences of systemic racism

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Cook County Recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Approves $900,000 in New Grant Funding

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

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