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Some County buildings will go dark for global event to call attention to climate changeCook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 24 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change.

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued the following statement in advance of scheduled votes on gun legislation in Springfield:

The County Medical Examiner’s Office has received national, full accreditation for 2018 from the National Association of Medical Examiners, known as NAME.

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle called on the Trump administration and members of Congress to advocate against civil immigration arrests in courthouses, which pose a threat to public safety. 

Resolution would assess whether efficiencies, eliminating duplicative functions could be realized