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President Preckwinkle Issues Executive Order 2020-11 in Accordance with "Restore Illinois" Plan

In accordance with Governor Pritzker's "Restore Illinois" Plan, today President Preckwinkle issued Executive Order 2020-11 to provide guidance to employees and residents on the re-opening of Cook County facilities and returning to…

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveils County’s COVID-19 Response Plan for equitable recovery

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the Cook County COVID-19 Response Plan: From Rapid Response to Equitable Recovery.

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Cook County Announces COVID-19 Respite Housing for Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Correctional Officers

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, joined by the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS)  and area first responders today announced the…

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Cook County Unveils COVID-19 Alternative Housing Program for Recovering Patients, Health Care Professionals and First Responders

CHICAGO  —  Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, joined by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and Cook County Department o

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Cook County Distributes Thousands of Personal Protective Equipment to South Suburban First Responders

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) to announce the distribution of thousands of personal protective equipment (PPE) to south suburba

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