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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces New $5 Million Investment in Violence Reduction Efforts

Today, Cook County Board President Preckwinkle joined ASIS Entertainment Network and several community-based organizations and street outreach workers to announce $5 million in new funding to reduce violence, during a

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Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Presents: Open Lectures for Residents, in partnership with the University of Chicago

Today, Cook County announces a partnership with the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement to offer seven weeks of curated educational content for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Community

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Issues Pet Safety Tips in Advance of Weekend’s Extreme Heat

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during anticipated extreme heat this weekend. The department offers tips for pet owners to keep in mind:

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Pets and Animals

Cook County Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat

With temperatures expected to rise to dangerous levels throughout the weekend, Cook County is opening the following County buildings to residents who need assistance in beating the heat. The following buildings will open at 8 a.m.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Releases Clean Energy Plan for County Facilities

On the 25th anniversary of the Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people across Cook County, President Toni Preckwinkle announced the release of the County’s …

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Environmental