Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of William M. Barnes Jr. as Executive Director of the County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).Barnes has a lengthy background as a manager... Read more
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.New report shows 19 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from County operationsFor the fourth year in a row, Cook...Read moreJanuary 25, 2018
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Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle delivered a speech to the City Club of Chicago, affirming her values as a leader and the role Cook County government plays to improve the lives of residents.SPEECH EXCERPTS:-“Cook County has passed... Read more
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) CEO Dr. Jay Shannon at Provident Hospital to highlight the essential health services provided by Cook County and why the County needs... Read more
The passage of a law to ease and expand the expungement of juvenile arrest records was celebrated today as a major step toward a more equitable criminal justice system by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the chief legislative... Read more
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recognized hundreds of Vietnam War-era veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation as part of the national Vietnam War Commemoration program. She was joined at the event by Commissioner Jeff... Read more