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Opioid Overdose Deaths Remain Steady in Cook County While Homicides Go Down

Medical Examiner’s Office Releases Preliminary 2023 Data

January 3, 2024

President Preckwinkle Announces Expansion of LeadCare Cook County in Partnership with Elevate

LeadCare Cook County supports a safe and healthy learning environment for children by offering free lead service line replacement to licensed child care providers in suburban Cook County

November 9, 2023

Health

Cook County Medical Debt Relief Initiative Abolishes over $280 Million in Medical Debt for Cook County Residents

UChicago Medicine collaborates with Cook County program to benefit over 85,000 patients

October 24, 2023

Health

President Preckwinkle Announces $5 Million in Grants Awarded Under the Cook County Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services Initiative

County and non-profit leaders discuss the impact of programs during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 18, 2023

Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Announces Starting Block Grant Initiative to Support the Success of Community Based Organizations in Cook County

Initiative will launch with $5 million of grants to be awarded in 2023

July 26, 2023

Community, Contractor and Vendor Resources, Economic Development, Health, Public Safety and Jails