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Cook County Warming Centers Open During Extreme Cold

Cook County is under a winter weather advisory until 6 p.m. today. Wind gusts up to 50 mph will cause sub-zero temperatures.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Offers Residents Safety Tips During High Wind Warning

A high wind warning will be in effect for Cook County beginning 6 p.m. tonight until 9 a.m. Thursday with wind gusts of up to 60 mph expected.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Awards $60K to Continue Law Enforcement Narcan Program

Grant one of ten awards totaling more than $400,000
supporting law enforcement and nonprofits

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Community, Emergency Management, Public Safety and Jails

FEMA, Gov. Pritzker, Board President Preckwinkle, Mayor Lightfoot, Sens. Durbin and Duckworth Announce New Federal Vaccination Site at United Center Opening March 10

CHICAGO – The Biden Administration, Governor JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Lori E.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop

Temperatures plummeted throughout the region overnight.

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Emergency Management