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News Archive - Jul 2020

Cook County's Resources and Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces New $5 Million Investment in Violence Reduction Efforts
Today, Cook County Board President Preckwinkle joined ASIS Entertainment Network and several community-based organizations and street outreach workers to announce $5 million in new funding to reduce violence, during a press conference at the Austin... Read more
July 24, 2020
Public Safety and Jails
Cook County Presents: Open Lectures for Residents, in partnership with the University of Chicago
Today, Cook County announces a partnership with the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement to offer seven weeks of curated educational content for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.“We are excited to offer this unique educational... Read more
July 20, 2020
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Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Issues Pet Safety Tips in Advance of Weekend’s Extreme Heat
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during anticipated extreme heat this weekend. The department offers tips for pet owners to keep in mind:Do not leave... Read more
July 17, 2020
Pets and Animals
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. tomorrow morning... Read more
July 17, 2020
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Cook County Addresses Dramatic Increase in 2020 Opioid Overdose Deaths
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar, and physicians from Cook County Health addressed the exponential increase in opioid overdose deaths this year.“This year continues to... Read more
July 14, 2020
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Cook County Releases Clean Energy Plan for County Facilities
On the 25th anniversary of the Chicago heat wave, which killed 739 people across Cook County, President Toni Preckwinkle announced the release of the County’s Clean Energy Plan. This plan outlines the path the County will follow to fight... Read more
July 13, 2020
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces $51 Million to Local Governments
 Working to provide assistance to underlying jurisdictions dealing with the financial fallout of COVID-19, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Wednesday announced at a Berwyn press conference the County’s plans to award over $51... Read more
July 8, 2020
Budget and Financial
President Preckwinkle Provides 2020 Census Updates and Announces Launch of New Census by the Numbers Online Dashboard
President Preckwinkle today announced the launch of the 2020 Census online dashboard Census by the Numbers in English and Spanish. The Census dashboard has been designed to show and maintain transparency regarding Census... Read more
July 1, 2020
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Cook County Honored with Nine National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards
The National Association of Counties (NACo) recently announced that Cook County has been recognized with nine Achievement Awards. The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.“I am... Read more
July 1, 2020
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