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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

February 23, 2026

Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Announces Suburban Cook County Wraparound Services for Survivors of Gun Violence Funding Opportunity

$5 million in funding is available for Suburban Community-Based Organizations

December 9, 2025

Community, Health, Public Safety and Jails

COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS HOSTS FAIR HOUSING EVENT TO COMMEMORATE INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

In recognition of International Human Rights Day, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights will host “

December 8, 2025

Community

Cook County Lights Landmarks Green in Support of Operation Green Light for Veterans

In advance of Veterans Day, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced plans to illuminate County buildings with green lights from November 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort to unite counties

November 4, 2025

Community

Cook County’s Project Rainbow Announces Bookmark Design Contest Winners in Celebration of National Book Month

COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the County’s Emmy Award-winning

October 23, 2025

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