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Cook County Releases 2020 Annual Sustainability Report

Highlights include the launch of the County’s Clean Energy Plan, reducing emissions from County-owned buildings and implementing Fair Transit South Cook
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Environmental

President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act for Advancing Equity and Mitigating Climate Change

Joins Illinois Assistant Majority Leader Delia Ramirez in Urging Lawmakers to Support Passage of Bill

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials, advocates, and an impacted business owner to endorse the Clean En

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Economic Development, Environmental, Transportation

Solarize Chicagoland Program Surpasses 2020 Goals

The program virtually educated more than 521 residents about the benefits of solar and has commitments to install 80 solar arrays, 45 of those in Cook County.

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Environmental

Cook County Releases Clean Energy Plan for County Facilities

On the 25th anniversary of the Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people across Cook County, President Toni Preckwinkle announced the release of the County’s 

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Environmental

Solarize Chicagoland Program Returns for Second Year

After exceeding last year’s goals with more than 120 properties committed to installing solar, the Solarize Chicagoland program kicks off this week for residents in Cook County. 

For the second year in a row, Cook County is c

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Environmental