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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

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces $51 Million to Local Governments

 Working to provide assistance to underlying jurisdictions dealing with the financial fallout of COVID-19, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday announced at a Berwyn press conference the County’s plans to award over $51…

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Budget and Financial

Cook County Honored with Nine National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards

The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced that Cook County has been recognized with nine Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.

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Community

President Preckwinkle Provides 2020 Census Updates and Announces Launch of New Census by the Numbers Online Dashboard

President Preckwinkle today announced the launch of the 2020 Census online dashboard Census by the Numbers in English and Spanish.

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Open Data and Transparency