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Cook County Courthouse Warming Centers Open Amid Dangerous Wind Chills

Cook County will experience extreme cold weather for several days starting Friday evening. The National Weather Service has advised that wind chills will make it feel as cold as -20°F over the weekend.   

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IEMA-OHS to Appeal Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance for Illinois Summer Flooding Events

CHICAGO, IL – The City of Chicago, in coordination with Cook County and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) announced today plans to formally appeal the recent denial of a Pres

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President Preckwinkle, City of Harvey Announce Completion of Emergency Watermain in Harvey

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5thDistrict), Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th District), Mayor Christopher J.

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Cook County Encourages Residents to Celebrate Safely for Parades and Upcoming Events

Cook County is reminding residents to stay safe and plan ahead as multiple large-scale events take place across Chicago and suburban Cook County this weekend and into next week.

Events include:

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