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Preckwinkle Taps William Barnes Jr. for Cook County’s Top Homeland Security Post

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of William M. Barnes Jr. as Executive Director of the County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).

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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Delivers Speech at City Club of Chicago

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle delivered a speech to the City Club of Chicago, affirming her values as a leader and the role Cook County government plays to improve the lives of residents.

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President Preckwinkle Joins CCHHS, Health Advocates in Highlighting Essential Health Services Provided by Cook County

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) CEO Dr.

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Community, Health

President Preckwinkle Joins Legislative Backers, Advocates In Marking Expanded Expungement of Juvenile Records

The passage of a law to ease and expand the expungement of juvenile arrest records was celebrated  today as a major step toward a more equitable criminal justice system by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the chief…

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Community, Courts and Legal, Public Safety and Jails

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on President Trump's Pardon of Joe Arpaio

The pardon of former Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio is just another example of President Trump’s growing list of racist, bigoted and xenophobic statements and actions.

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