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Cook County hosts Press Conference on National Census Day April 1

As residents shelter in place for COVID-19, completing census remains essential to accurately fund health and safety

CHICAGO — Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle was joine

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Economic Development

President Preckwinkle Providing Emergency Funding for County Emergency Shelters

With increased housing uncertainty, instability and demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President announced today $154,000 in emergency funding for six suburban Cook County emergency shelter agencies.

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Housing and Property

President Preckwinkle Announces Executive Order Removing Obstacles to Donating, Distributing COVID-19 Supplies

Cutting red tape to get vital resources to communities being impacted by COVID-19, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today issued an executive order accelerating the County’s ability to accept supplies, equipment and other donations…

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Cook County Launches New “AlertCook” Text System and Hotline Number to Provide Rapid COVID-19 Updates

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined by officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the launch of a new emergency…

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Emergency Management

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Issues Social Distancing Executive Order for Cook County Employees

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today issued an executive order limiting public access to County facilities and reducing the number of employees in Offices Under the President required to work on-site.

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Emergency Management