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Cook County Prepared to Implement New Pretrial Procedures Under the Pretrial Fairness Act

(COOK COUNTY, IL) – On September 18, the Pretrial Fairness Act will take full effect in Illinois, eliminating the use of money bond and redesigning pretrial processes to increase transparency in release and detention decisio

September 14, 2023

Community, Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Announces the Launch of the Cook County Reconnect Program for Returning Residents

Participants are now being referred through Community Organizations and the Illinois Dept. of Corrections

September 13, 2023

Community, Courts and Legal, 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

President Preckwinkle Announces $10 Million in Grants for Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction in Cook County

The cycle of funding builds on prior investment in the Cook County Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant initiative.

June 1, 2023

Community, Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Leaders Designate April as Second Chance Month in Cook County

President Preckwinkle and officials join in support of Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer’s designation, calling for awareness and opportunities for residents returning from incarceration

April 27, 2023

Community, Public Safety and Jails