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President Preckwinkle Announces Latest Round of Recidivism Reduction Grants

Recognizing  that  far  too  many  Cook  County  residents  who are released  from  jail  or  prison  return  to  detention,  Cook  County  Board  …

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Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails

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

President Preckwinkle Joins Sen. Hastings and Rep. Nekritz In Proposing Expanded Expungement of Juvenile Records

Legislation to ease and expand the expungement of juvenile arrest records was announced today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Northbrook, and state Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Orland Hills.

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Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Board OK’s New Round of Community-Based Anti-Violence Grants

Public safety focus continues as a key priority for Preckwinkle administration

Cook County commissioners today approved grants equaling almost $1.1 million for locally based programs dedicated to anti-violence strategies.

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Community, Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Joins Commissioners Boykin and Garcia in Proposing New Workforce-Anti Violence Initiative

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners Richard Boykin and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia announced today that they will join forces to implement a pilot workforce development and jobs program for 16-24 year olds who are at…

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Community, Public Safety and Jails