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Cook County Board Approves Seven Tax Incentives to Support Economic Growth

Cook County Commissioners today approved seven proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle's Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.

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Cook County Board Approves Tax Incentives to Support Economic Growth

Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs in region

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Metals Consortium Achieves Re-Designation as a Manufacturing Community By U.S. Department of Commerce

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Chicago region is one of 12 communities nationwide re-designated under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative.   

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Cook County Board Accepts Grant to Remove Lead-Based Paint in Targeted Suburbs

The Cook County Board of Commissioners today authorized acceptance of a three-year $2 million Lead Hazard Reduction Grant to remove lead-based paint from homes in specific high-risk suburban areas.

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Chicago Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Launch Industrial Growth Zones Program

New Initiative to Attract Industrial Businesses, Accelerate Job Growth and Drive Neighborhood Investment

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