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Cook County Earns National Achievement Award for Transportation Initiative

Cook County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways’ innovative call for projects, called Invest in Cook. 

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Transportation

President Preckwinkle Unveils Cook County’s 2017 Roadwork Plan

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the list of the County’s 2017 road construction projects, offering motorists a roadmap for the upcoming season.

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Transportation

President Preckwinkle Hails Approval of Pilot Internship Program for Youth in High-Growth Industries; Will Launch This Summer

Cook County Commissioners today approved an agreement championed by President Toni Preckwinkle that will create a pilot program to provide paid internships in high-growth industries and a career pathway for young adults. 

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Community, Economic Development

President Preckwinkle, County Department of Transportation and Highways Issue First-Ever Call for Projects

New program encourages investments that support the County’s priorities

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Cook County Releases Long Range Transportation Plan

Five transportation policy priorities define agendaCook County has produced a Long Range Transportation Plan to guide the County’s transportation decisions and their impact on economic growth and quality of life over the next 25 years. 
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Transportation