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Cook County Prepared to Implement New Pretrial Procedures Under the Pretrial Fairness Act

(COOK COUNTY, IL) – On September 18, the Pretrial Fairness Act will take full effect in Illinois, eliminating the use of money bond and redesigning pretrial processes to increase transparency in release and detention decisio

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Community, Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Announces the Launch of the Cook County Reconnect Program for Returning Residents

Participants are now being referred through Community Organizations and the Illinois Dept. of Corrections

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Community, Courts and Legal, Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces Additional Events and Details for Fifth Annual Racial Equity Week, September 11-15, 2023

Today, the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced additional events and details for the upcoming fifth annual Racial Equity Week, to be held September 11-15, 2023.

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Community

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Issues Safety Tips for Pets During Excessive Summer Heat

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets as hot and humid weather conditions settle into the area through Thursday.

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Pets and Animals

Cook County Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Cook County between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with heat indexes between 110 – 115 degrees expected.

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Emergency Management