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Cook County Funds Expansion of Road Home Program to Support Services and Career Opportunities for Returning Residents in Suburban Cook County

Second Chance Month and Road Home Shine Light on Importance of Career and Support Services for Reentry Community

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Public Safety and Jails

President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act for Advancing Equity and Mitigating Climate Change

Joins Illinois Assistant Majority Leader Delia Ramirez in Urging Lawmakers to Support Passage of Bill

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials, advocates, and an impacted business owner to endorse the Clean En

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Economic Development, Environmental, Transportation

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Celebrates Virtual Grand Opening of Chatham Education and Workforce Center

The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (“The Partnership”) today hosted elected officials, community leaders, local philanthropists and the family of a much loved and respected South Side resident to mark the grand opening of the Chatham…

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Community

Graduation Day for Cook County Facilities Management Pre-Apprentice Program

Youth in Juvenile Temporary Detention Center complete skilled trades training

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President Preckwinkle Hails Approval of Pilot Internship Program for Youth in High-Growth Industries; Will Launch This Summer

Cook County Commissioners today approved an agreement championed by President Toni Preckwinkle that will create a pilot program to provide paid internships in high-growth industries and a career pathway for young adults. 

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Community, Economic Development