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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

Cook County Funds Expansion of Road Home Program to Support Services and Career Opportunities for Returning Residents in Suburban Cook County

Second Chance Month and Road Home Shine Light on Importance of Career and Support Services for Reentry Community

April 25, 2023

Public Safety and Jails