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A Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle: Wednesday, April 8, 2020


I have been informed that a member of my Executive Protection Detail tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This member of my detail was last in the Cook County Building and in a vehicle operated by the detail on March 27.

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President Preckwinkle Announces Cook County COVID-19 Donation Initiative

COOK COUNTY — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today a new donation program to accept unused personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and medical staff.

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Forest Preserves Prepared to Monitor Conditions for Overcrowding, Close More Sites if Needed

CHICAGO  —  The Forest Preserves of Cook County remain open, but specific locations have been closed that do not allow visitors to follow social distancing and other public health guidelines for COVID-19.

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President Preckwinkle Unveils Economic Relief Package for Cook County Residents and Businesses

CHICAGO — In an effort to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced an expansive series of measures waiving various County fines, fees and deferring tax collections.

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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Regarding Release of Detainees at Cook County Jail and Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

Across Cook County, people are uniting to care for seniors and delivering groceries and medical supplies to friends and neighbors. This public health crisis has impacted all of us.

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