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President Preckwinkle Announces Latest Round of Recidivism Reduction Grants

Recognizing  that  far  too  many  Cook  County  residents  who are released  from  jail  or  prison  return  to  detention,  Cook  County  Board  President  Toni  Preckwinkle  today announced that  Cook  County’s  Justice  Advisory  Council  (…

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Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Announcement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel

I was surprised by Mayor Emanuel’s announcement this morning that he has decided not to seek re-election.

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Cook County, Shakman Plaintiffs Move to Dismiss County from Longstanding Lawsuit

Supported by Compliance Administrator, seek end to federal oversight stemming from 1972 and 1994 Consent Decrees and Supplemental Relief Order

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Courts and Legal

Graduation Day for Cook County Facilities Management Pre-Apprentice Program

Youth in Juvenile Temporary Detention Center complete skilled trades training

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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Circuit Court Ruling Upholding the County’s Firearm and Ammunition Tax

I applaud last week’s Cook County Circuit Court ruling that upholds the County’s Firearm and Ammunition Tax, which was approved by the Board of Commissioners in November, 2015.  The ruling by Circuit Court Judge David B.

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