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FY 2017 Budget Approved by Cook County Board of Commissioners

Balanced proposal preserves essential public health and safety services 
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Budget and Financial

Statement from President Preckwinkle on County Board Approval of the Sweetened Beverage Tax

I am grateful to Chairman Daley and the Commissioners who supported the revenue proposal we brought today before the Finance Committee.
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Budget and Financial, Health, Taxes

CCHHS Opens New Center to Provide 24/7 Behavioral Health Stabilization and Support

The Community Triage Center is the first clinic of its kind in the Chicago region.  
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Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Civic Federation's Support of the County's Proposal FY2017 Budget

I am pleased to learn of the Civic Federation’s support today of our FY2017 executive budget proposal.
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Budget and Financial

President Preckwinkle Joins Commissioners Boykin and Garcia in Proposing New Workforce-Anti Violence Initiative

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners Richard Boykin and Jesus “Chuy” Garcia announced today that they will join forces to implement a pilot workforce development and jobs program for 16-24 year olds who are at risk
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Community, Public Safety and Jails