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Years of County Investments in Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Bring Facility into Compliance with Federal Standards

Judge Holderman orders transition to the control of County’s Chief Judge

May 15, 2015

Preckwinkle Statement on State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’ 4/20/15 Announcement

I am pleased to see that the State’s Attorney has finally recognized what many of us have been saying for years – that our failed drug policies are resulting in the unnecessary detention and incarceration of thousands of people, primarily young men o

April 20, 2015

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Amy Campanelli Sworn in for a 6-year Term as Cook County’s Public Defender

Campanelli’s Experience includes 23 Years in the Public Defender’s Office

April 1, 2015

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Preckwinkle Nominates Amy Campanelli for a 6-Year Term as Cook County Public Defender

Campanelli’s Experience includes 23 Years in the Public Defender’s Office

March 11, 2015

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Cook County Participates in White House Extremism Summit

Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Executive Director Michael Masters joined President Barack Obama, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and leaders from around the U.

February 23, 2015

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