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Preckwinkle Unveils FY 2015 Executive Budget Recommendation to County Board

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today presented her Executive Recommendation for the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget to the Cook County Board of Commissioners. No new taxes, fines or fees for second straight year
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Budget and Financial

President Preckwinkle, Commissioner John Daley Help Launch Key Intersection Project in Oak Lawn

Improvements will add to safety for school children, enhance traffic flow Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today joined County Commissioner John Daley, Oak Lawn Village President Dr.
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Building and Construction

Cook County Board Approves Largest Hazard Mitigation Plan in the U.S.

Plan makes county eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant funds.

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Budget and Financial, Economic Development, Environmental, Emergency Management

Cook County Board of Commissioners Approves Two Referenda on the November Ballot

Voters will be asked whether they support banning the sale of assault weapons and requiring universal background checks for firearm transfers; and whether they believe the State should provide more funding for mental health treatment

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Cook County Justice Advisory Council Awards $600,000 in Violence Prevention Grants

Grantees include the University of Chicago, Enlace Chicago and the Illinois African-American Coalition for Prevention

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