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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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Community

President Toni Preckwinkle Releases Report and Findings Commissioned from the Cook County Anti-Harassment Working Group

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the report from the Cook County Anti-Harassment Working Group.

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President Preckwinkle, Congressional Leaders and Cook County Health Urge Residents To Sign Up For Health Insurance Before Saturday’s Deadline

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today was joined by Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep.

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Community, Health