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President Preckwinkle, Officials Break Ground on County’s Largest Ever Transportation Project

Nearly $100 million Touhy Avenue project will reduce congestion, improve safety and promote economic growth throughout Cook County
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Transportation

Governor Pritzker and President Preckwinkle Announce Combined $1.5 Billion in Medical Debt Forgiveness for Cook County Residents

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Governor JB Pritzker announced that alongside national nonprofit partner Undue Medical Debt, Cook County and the State of Illinois have successfully erased more than $1.5 billion in medical d
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Health

Cook County Property Tax Bills Mailed On Time, Due April 1

Cook County Board President, Assessor and Clerk announced today that First-Installment 2025 property tax bills have all been mailed by the Treasurer’s Office on schedule. They are also available online, and are due April 1. 
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Taxes

Cook County Announces Grant Program for Casting and Forging Businesses

COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of Cook County Forging Growth, a new grant program designed to strengthen local casting and forging manufacturers, expand supply-chain opportunities an
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Economic Development

Public Investments in Community Violence Intervention Contributed to Public Safety Gains, New Report Finds

(Chicago, IL) Communities receiving higher levels of public investment in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) experienced increased services, stronger program participation and the largest public safety gains, according to a new 2025 impac
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Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails