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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Announcement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel

I was surprised by Mayor Emanuel’s announcement this morning that he has decided not to seek re-election.

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Cook County, Shakman Plaintiffs Move to Dismiss County from Longstanding Lawsuit

Supported by Compliance Administrator, seek end to federal oversight stemming from 1972 and 1994 Consent Decrees and Supplemental Relief Order

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Courts and Legal

President Preckwinkle Delivers Speech at City Club of Chicago

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle delivered a speech to the City Club of Chicago, affirming her values as a leader and the role Cook County government plays to improve the lives of residents.

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President Preckwinkle Joins Legislative Backers, Advocates In Marking Expanded Expungement of Juvenile Records

The passage of a law to ease and expand the expungement of juvenile arrest records was celebrated  today as a major step toward a more equitable criminal justice system by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the chief…

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Community, Courts and Legal, Public Safety and Jails

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Commissioner Robert Steele

I am saddened to learn of the death today of Commissioner Robert Steele.

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Community