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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Henry Woods ‘Woody’ Bowman

I was saddened to hear of the death of Woods Bowman in a tragic auto accident last weekend. “Woody” was a fixture in Illinois politics and government for decades.
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Finance Committee, County Board to Consider Proposal to Fund Pension Fund, Debt Service and Infrastructure Improvements

The Finance Committee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and committee meeting on Board President Toni's Preckwinkle's proposal to increase the County's share of the sales tax by 1 percent for pension fund and leg
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Preckwinkle Praises Efforts to Upgrade Conditions at County Jail Complex

Department of Facilities Management takes lead in meeting compliance standardsThe Cook County Department of Facilities Management (DFM) has met its obligations under a federal court order to make substantial repairs and
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Public Safety and Jails

Traditional Holiday Festivities Can Be a Frightening Time for Household Pets - Tips to ease your dog into the summer months

The upcoming Fourth of July holiday and an abundance of outdoor activities during hot-weather summer months should make dog owners take a cautionary approach to how they handle their pets.
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Preckwinkle Releases FY 2016 Preliminary Budget Forecast; Cautions Difficult Fiscal Choices Ahead for County Pension Fund shortfall drives need for new revenue

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the preliminary forecast for the County's Fiscal 2016 budget, cautioning that difficult financial choices will face County d
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Budget and Financial