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President Preckwinkle Announces $20 Million Investment in Community Violence Intervention to Strengthen Community Safety

June 17, 2026

Cook County Announces Upcoming Reentry Services RFQ for Community Providers

Justice Advisory Council to seek qualified nonprofit partners to deliver housing, case coordination and transportation services for justice-involved residents

April 16, 2026

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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

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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

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President Preckwinkle Signs Executive Order Banning the Use of Cook County Owned Property and Resources for Civil Immigration Enforcement

COOK COUNTY, IL–Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle signed an

October 16, 2025

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