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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

Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues Announces Annual Honorees, Presents Lifetime Contribution Award

To mark Women’s History Month, the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today honored 18 women for their contributions in making their communities better places to live. 

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Community