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Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Former Supt. McCarthy’s Resignation

I have long thought that former Supt. McCarthy’s policing strategies were wrong-headed and did nothing to instill trust and confidence – especially in communities of color. The mayor says former Supt.
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Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the LaQuan McDonald Case

My heart goes out to the family of LaQuan McDonald. I cannot begin to understand the grief felt by LaQuan's family and friends. We cannot ease their pain but we can demand accountability.
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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Eileen Quinn

Eileen Quinn's life was filled with the riches of family and community. A native of Englewood and a lifelong resident of the Chicago area, she will be best known to many for her unapologetic advocacy for and defense of her son, former Gov.
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Statement on Fitch Ratings’ Positive Commentary Regarding Cook County Budget

We appreciate that Fitch Ratings recognizes our efforts to help address the solvency of the Cook County Pension Fund.
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Budget and Financial, Budget and Financial

President Preckwinkle: FY 16 County Budget is ‘Reasonable, Responsible’

The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved the FY 16 budget, a comprehensive plan to increase efficiency, cut the County’s tax-supported expenditures by almost $112 million and address long-term fiscal challenges.
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Budget and Financial, Budget and Financial