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Cook County Distributing 500,000 Masks to Fight the Spread of COVID-19

County partners with local organizations to distribute masks in 18 at-risk communities and expands #MaskUp campaignOak Forest, IL — As coronavirus case counts and deaths continue to rise, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along... Read more

From left: Commissioner Frank Aguilar, ASL interpreter, President Preckwinkle and Commissioner Deborah Sims at the press conference on Oct. 1, 2020.

Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University District Officially Open to Public in Historic Architectural Landmark, Cook County Hospital

With significant roots in Chicago dating back to 1857, the wonderfully preserved hospital has been transformed into a 210-suite and guest room Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago Medical/University DistrictCook County Board President Toni... Read more

Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Surpasses 2019 Homicide Totals

People of color victims of 95 percent of 2020 homicidesThe Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed 677 homicides this year, surpassing the total of 675 for all of 2019. This puts the County on track to exceed 900 homicide deaths in 2020.... Read more

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces Distribution of over $680,000 in Coronavirus Relief Funds to Village of Oak Lawn

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller, Illinois Representative Kelly Burke and other local officials to announce the distribution of $680,838.16 to the Village of... Read more

President Preckwinkle Pushes Local Governments to Apply for Millions in Relief

Call to action is less than one month before important deadline for distribution of $51 millionWorking to provide assistance to underlying jurisdictions dealing with the financial consequences of COVID-19, Cook County Board President Toni... Read more

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