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Hazardous Liquid Waste to Get Additional Attention from Cook County

Information will provide a measure of safety for nearby residents and first responders Cook County will now collect information on and inspect facilities housing hazardous liquid waste as a public safety measure. An ordinance approved by the Cook C
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Emergency Management

Cook County Honored for ‘Green’ Practices Undertaken By Preckwinkle Administration

Cook County has been honored for implementing sustainable principles and practices.
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Environmental

County Efforts on Recycling of Building Materials Surpass Half-Million Ton Mark

Contractor compliance with 2012 '3D' ordinance means less waste going to landfills
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Environmental

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle In Support of the Clean Power Plan

I applaud the release today by President Obama and the U.S.
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Environmental

President Preckwinkle Announces $1 Million in Savings From County’s New Employee Life Insurance Contract

 Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that a new life insurance contract, approved by the County Board at its meeting today, is expected to yield more than $1 million in savings annually.

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Environmental, Health