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President Preckwinkle pushes for smart management and operational efficiencies; backs $7 million in efficiency savings

Preparing for potentially harmful cuts from the state and proactively planning for a challenging budget year, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is requesting all Cook County offices and agencies identify at least $7 million in cost saving
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Budget and Financial, Budget and Financial

First 2015 Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinics Scheduled by County Animal Control Department

Cook County’s inaugural low-cost rabies vaccine clinic of 2015 will take place Wednesday, March 18, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. inside the Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway, Chicago.
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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

 
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Public Safety and Jails

Snuffing out illegal cigarettes means more revenue for County

Beneath floorboards, concealed by hidden compartments, behind false walls accessed by garage door openers, Cook County Department of Revenue (DOR) investigators have seen it all when it comes to hiding illegal cigarettes.

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Budget and Financial

County's Pet Spay-Neuter Program Will Continue Through March

Cook County’s annual partnership with private veterinarians to offer discounted spay and neuter services for pets has been extended through March.
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