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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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On Earth Day, President Preckwinkle Reaffirms Commitment to Environment with Release of Cook County Sustainability Report

Today Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released the Cook County 2019 Annual Sustainability Report.

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Sustainability Snapshot for Cook County Infographic
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Cook County Urges Residents to Go Solar

Group buy program to make solar energy more affordable

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Cook County to Participate in Earth Hour

Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 30 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change. 

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Cook County Increasing Efforts to Fight Climate Change

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Cook County and the Forest Preserves of Cook County are stepping up the fight against climate change.

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