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President Preckwinkle Appoints New Executive Director for County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the appointment of Ernest Brown to the post of executive director of the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).
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Emergency Management

Preckwinkle Presents FY 2016 Executive Budget Recommendation

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today presented her Executive Budget Recommendation for the Fiscal Year 2016 budget to the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
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Budget and Financial

Cook County Approves New Technology for Public Defender’s Office

Upgrade replaces antiquated system with efficient, modern solution
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Technology

Cook County’s Dr. Stephen Cina Named Vice President Of National Association of Medical Examiners

Chief Cook County Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Cina was elected this week as vice president of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) at the group’s annual meeting in Charlotte, N.C.
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Cook County to Receive Almost $26.5 Million For Anti-Terrorism Programs

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that the County will receive nearly $26.5 million in federal grant funds to assist with security programs that combat terrorism.
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Emergency Management