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Cook County Addresses Dramatic Increase in 2020 Opioid Overdose Deaths

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, and physicians from Cook County Health addressed the exponential increase in opioid overdose deaths this year.

July 14, 2020

Health

Cook County Releases Clean Energy Plan for County Facilities

On the 25th anniversary of the Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people across Cook County, President Toni Preckwinkle announced the release of the County’s

July 13, 2020

Environmental

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces $51 Million to Local Governments

Working to provide assistance to underlying jurisdictions dealing with the financial fallout of COVID-19, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday announced at a Berwyn press conference the County’s plans to award over $51 m

July 8, 2020

Budget and Financial

Cook County Honored with Nine National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards

The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced that Cook County has been recognized with nine Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

July 1, 2020

Community