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President Preckwinkle to Advance Transformational Redevelopment of Old Cook County Hospital and Excess Real Estate

Finance Committee, then Board to consider team to lead mixed-use project A private redevelopment agreement and land lease for Old Cook County Hospital and adjacent land will be presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners April 13 and referred
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Preckwinkle Taps Brian Hamer As Her New Chief of Staff

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of Brian Hamer as her new Chief of Staff effective March 23.
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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Henry English

The untimely death of Henry English leaves a great void for those of us who believe in the pursuit of fairness and equity. Henry was a driving force in progressive causes and a constant presence in our communities for more than 40 years.
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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Dr. Quentin Young

I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Quentin Young. Dr. Young spent a lifetime devoted to progressive causes in the political, social and health arenas.
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Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues Honors 18 Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today honored 18 women for their professional achievements or contributions to their communities. Recipients of the Peggy A.
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