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Cook County Offers Residents Safety Tips During High Wind Warning

A high wind warning will be in effect for Cook County beginning 6 p.m. tonight until 9 a.m. Thursday with wind gusts of up to 60 mph expected.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Awards $60K to Continue Law Enforcement Narcan Program

Grant one of ten awards totaling more than $400,000
supporting law enforcement and nonprofits

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Community, Emergency Management, Public Safety and Jails

FEMA, Gov. Pritzker, Board President Preckwinkle, Mayor Lightfoot, Sens. Durbin and Duckworth Announce New Federal Vaccination Site at United Center Opening March 10

CHICAGO – The Biden Administration, Governor JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Lori E.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Warming Centers Open as Temperatures Drop

Temperatures plummeted throughout the region overnight.

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Emergency Management

Cook County Opens Cooling Centers During Extreme Heat

With temperatures expected to rise to dangerous levels throughout the weekend, Cook County is opening the following County buildings to residents who need assistance in beating the heat. The following buildings will open at 8 a.m.

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Emergency Management