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President Toni Preckwinkle and Mayor Brad Stephens Cut Ribbon for Rosemont Pedestrian Bridge

 In celebration of the new pedestrian bridge connecting Rosemont’s entertainment district to the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Des Plaines Trail, Cook County and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and Rosemont…

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Community, Outdoor Recreation

President Preckwinkle Announces $1.5 Million Investment to Address Root Causes of Crime and Violence in Cook County

Today, President Preckwinkle joined Commissioner Dennis Deer, Congressman Danny Davis and community leaders to announce a $1.5 million investment to community-based organizations through the Justice Advisory Council (

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Community

Preckwinkle Details COVID-19 Financial Impact and Recovery with Preliminary Budget Forecast

COOK COUNTY, IL — Outlining an optimistic budget recovering from the financial strain of the coronavirus pandemic, Cook C

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Budget and Financial

Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance

Today, Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).

Effective July 1, 2021, the minimum wage for non-tipped workers will remain $13.00. The minimum wage is $6.60 for tipped employees.

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Budget and Financial

President Preckwinkle Observes Gun Violence Awareness Day with Call to Action

Cook County Health and Justice Advisory Council Allocate Resources for Violence Prevention

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Health