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Cook County, City of Chicago, and State of Illinois Senior Leadership Convene to Advance Racial Equity

CHICAGO —Cook County, the City of Chicago and State of Illinois governments as well as representatives from sister agencies gathered on Friday, January 31 at Harold Washington College to learn and discuss how government can advanc

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Community

Cook County Board Approves Five Incentives Designed to Grow Vital Communities

CHICAGO — Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved five proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.

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Economic Development

President Preckwinkle and the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways Issue 2020 Invest in Cook Call for Projects

Program to encourage transportation investments that support the County’s priorities, including transit, cycling and freight transportation

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Building and Construction

Cook County Urges Residents and Pet Owners to Take Precautions to Avoid Coyote Encounters

More than 1,500 coyotes reside throughout Cook County. While they are very unlikely to attack humans, it is important to take precautions to ensure the safety of residents and their pets.

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Pets and Animals

Cook County Offers Residents Safety Tips During High Wind Warning

Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers tips to residents during today’s high wind warning.

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Emergency Management