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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Releases FY2027 Preliminary Budget Forecast

After Years of Strengthening Its Finances, Cook County Is Prepared to Address Budget Challenges

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Budget and Financial, Economic Development, Health

Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Appointed to Third Term

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar will lead the County’s Medical Examiner’s Office through 2031

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Health

Medical Examiner’s Office to Host 6th Missing Persons Day in Cook County on April 18

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosting its sixth Cook County Missing Persons Day event to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts.

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Health

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…

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Health

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