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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

President Preckwinkle Announces the Cook County Asian American Advisory Council

Cook County Board President Preckwinkle announced the formation of a new Asian American Advisory Council comprised of a diverse group of leaders who will help the County develop strategies to better engage, serve, and connect with the Asian American
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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