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Statement from President Preckwinkle on County Board Approval of the Sweetened Beverage Tax

I am grateful to Chairman Daley and the Commissioners who supported the revenue proposal we brought today before the Finance Committee.

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Budget and Financial, Health, Taxes

Cook County Bond Refunding Creates Millions in Long-Term Savings

Considerable investor interest credited to fiscal responsibility and strong management 

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that a bond refinancing priced this week will garner $56.6 million in reduced interest cost

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Budget and Financial

Cook County Wins Legal Battles Over Gaming Taxes

A recent Illinois Supreme Court decision will allow Cook County to collect about $3 million in unpaid taxes, as well as generate another $1 million in tax revenue annually from Midwest Gaming, owner and operator of Rivers Casino in Des Plaines.
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Budget and Financial

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle following today's County Board Finance Committee meeting

I am grateful to Chairman Daley and the Commissioners who supported the revenue proposals we brought today before the Finance Committee.
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Budget and Financial

Cook County Dependent Verification Program to Provide Savings, Reduce Fraud

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that a comprehensive dependent eligibility verification program conducted by the County's Department of Risk Management could result in as much as $12.5 million in savings through the…

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Budget and Financial