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CHICAGO—Furthering her administration’s commitment to promoting equity, today Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the event lineup for Cook County’s inaugural Racial Equity Week–September 16 - 20, 2019.

CHICAGO – Nearing the 100^th anniversary of the Chicago race riots, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced today Offices Under the President (OUP) will host an inaugural Cook County Racial Equity Week.

Cook County Board of Commissioners approves 13 members to the Complete Count Census Commission

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved agreements today between the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) with local municipalities.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners this week recognized the County’s Medical Examiner’s Office and Office of Research, Operations and Innovation (ROI).

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners recognized 17 military veterans this week for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program.

This week’s storms along with severe weather forecasted in the coming days is a reminder to area residents of the kind of damage a weather event can cause.

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

National Rebuilding Day brought dozens of Cook County employees who volunteered their time and skills today to help repair two homes in south suburban Chicago Heights.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today in honoring 17 unsung heroines for their contributions to their communities, an annual ceremony held in recognition of Women’s History Month.