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Cook County Exceeds 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths

The Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the County’s 10,000th death due to COVID-19 infection this morning, just over a year after the virus claimed its first victim here. 

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Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Registers Record Number of Gun-Related Homicides in 2020

Office sees highest overall caseload in its history

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Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Surpasses 2019 Homicide Totals

People of color victims of 95 percent of 2020 homicides

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Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Surpasses 10,000 Cases for 2020

Another grim milestone was addressed today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar.

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Cook County Addresses Rise in Suicide Deaths Among Black Residents

The alarming rise in suicides among African American residents in Cook County was addressed today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr.

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