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Cook County Unites Against Hate

A new symbol and pledge launch to show Cook County is welcoming to all

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Community

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Welcomes Delegation from Cork County, Ireland

This week, a delegation of officials from Cork County, Ireland visited Cook County to provide local updates, discuss governmental best practices and share ideas about how the two counties can collaborate.

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Economic Development

Cook County and Chicago Bar Foundation Announce Recipients of $180K in Outreach Grants to Community Based Organizations

Grants to fund community outreach efforts for Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt

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Housing and Property

University of Chicago Center for Effective Government Announces 2022 Class of Civic Leadership Academy

Cohort of 30 local nonprofit and government leaders embarks on leadership development program at critical juncture for the city and nation

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Community

Cook County Board of Commissioners Unanimously Approves $8 Billion FY22 Budget

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a balanced $8 billion FY2022 budget which equitably addresses the County’s ongoing pandemic response efforts while not increasing taxes or cutting critical services.

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Budget and Financial