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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
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Public Safety and Jails, Public Safety and Jails

Pavement Reconstruction and Resurfacing, Bridge Repairs Highlight Cook County’s Annual Road Repair Program

Long-needed road reconstruction projects along with pavement resurfacing, bridge repair and improving drainage will mark Cook County’s 2015 road construction season.
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Building and Construction

President Preckwinkle Generating New Revenue by Cracking Down on Cook County Tax Scofflaws

From pilsners to parking lots, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is aggressively tracking down tax scofflaws in an effort to increase County revenue while protecting honest taxpaying businesses and residents.
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Budget and Financial

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
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Public Safety and Jails, Public Safety and Jails

COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT PRECKWINKLE, MAYOR EMANUEL AND WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO ANNOUNCE EXPANSION OF CHICAGO ANCHORS FOR A STRONG ECONOMY PROGRAM

Program Designed to Encourage Chicago’s Leading Institutions to Support Neighborhood Small Businesses; Potential to Drive $80 Million in Additional Revenue to Small Businesses
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Economic Development