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Cook County Announces COVID-19 Respite Housing for Healthcare Workers, First Responders and Correctional Officers

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, joined by the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS)  and area first responders today announced the…

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Emergency Management

Cook County Unveils COVID-19 Alternative Housing Program for Recovering Patients, Health Care Professionals and First Responders

CHICAGO  —  Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, joined by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and Cook County Department o

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Emergency Management

A Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle: Wednesday, April 8, 2020


I have been informed that a member of my Executive Protection Detail tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This member of my detail was last in the Cook County Building and in a vehicle operated by the detail on March 27.

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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Issues Two Executive Orders Related to COVID-19 Limiting Official Meetings and Restricting Official Employee Travel

Out of an abundance of caution, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today issued two executive orders related to the current COVID-19 virus pandemic and County operations.

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Health

Cook County, City of Chicago, and State of Illinois Senior Leadership Convene to Advance Racial Equity

CHICAGO —Cook County, the City of Chicago and State of Illinois governments as well as representatives from sister agencies gathered on Friday, January 31 at Harold Washington College to learn and discuss how government can advanc

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