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Cook County to Participate in Earth Hour

Some County buildings will go dark for global event to call attention to climate changeCook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 25 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change.
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Environmental

Cook County Board Passes New Tax Incentive Ordinance

Designed to improve the County’s business climate 
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Economic Development

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

Tax Incentives to Support Economic Growth Approved by Cook County Board

Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs in region
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Economic Development

President Preckwinkle Joins Sen. Hastings and Rep. Nekritz In Proposing Expanded Expungement of Juvenile Records

Legislation to ease and expand the expungement of juvenile arrest records was announced today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Northbrook, and state Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Orland Hills.
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Public Safety and Jails