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Cook County Board Approves Tax Incentives to Support Economic Growth

Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs in region

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Community, Economic Development

Cook County Board OK’s New Round of Community-Based Anti-Violence Grants

Public safety focus continues as a key priority for Preckwinkle administration

Cook County commissioners today approved grants equaling almost $1.1 million for locally based programs dedicated to anti-violence strategies.

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Community, Public Safety and Jails

Practice Safety First With Household Pets During Cold Snap

County’s animal control administrator urges caution as temperatures plummet

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Pets and Animals

Medical Examiner Reports Deaths from Powerful Opioids

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed two recent deaths due to powerful opioids never before seen in Cook County.

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Health

President Preckwinkle, Sheriff Dart Announce Demolition of Underutilized Jail Buildings

Declaring it a keystone achievement in their public safety reform efforts to reduce the jail population and right-size facilities, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced today that several…

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Public Safety and Jails