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Cook County Launches Project Rainbow’s Back-to-School Bookmark Design Contest for 2025–26 School Year

Winners to be recognized as creating the official Cook County Bookmarks for the upcoming school year, will be presented with a Cook County resolution and receive Kindle Colorsoft Kids readers&n
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Community

President Preckwinkle Awards $8.27 Million to Invest in Cook Projects

Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across Cook County
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Transportation

Cook County Leaders Issue Statement on Misleading Federal Remarks on Crime and Safety

Cook County Leaders Issue Statement on Misleading Federal Remarks on Crime and SafetyCook County, IL (August 12, 2025) -- The Trump administration has announced a series of
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Public Safety and Jails

The City of Chicago and Cook County Issue Disaster Proclamations for Flooding that occurred July 25-28

City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are issuing respective disaster proclamations to assist residents in recovering from flooding that took place July 25-28.
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Emergency Management

Cook County to Host “Pathways to Cook County” Summit to Advance Procurement Opportunities and Engage Small Businesses

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is proud to announce the Pathways to Cook County Summit, a dynamic and collaborative event that fosters inclusivity, transparency, and civic engagement.
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