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Preckwinkle Releases Preliminary Forecast, Warns of Difficult Decisions Ahead

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the preliminary forecast for the County’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget, signaling that difficult financial choices are on the horizon as the County develops its budget over the next several…

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Budget and Financial

President Preckwinkle and County Board Honor Military Veterans As Part of Silver Star Service Banner Program

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners today recognized 36 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program. President Preckwinkle created the County’s firs
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Community

President Preckwinkle Announces Latest Round of Anti-Violence Grants

Funds will assist four organizations with community-based initiatives

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the County will award four grants of $200,000 each to support local violence prevention programs, the first

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Courts and Legal, Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Nominates Five for Posts on Health and Hospitals System’s Governing Board

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced five nominees to the governing board of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS).

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Health

Cook County requires employees to log political contacts

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that the County and Forest Preserve District will require employees to log contacts from elected officials regarding certain employment actions.

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