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Cook County Launches Municipal Recycling Grant Program Providing $1 Million to the Villages of Posen, Phoenix and Dixmoor

Grant program to support Cook County’s goal to divert 45% of suburban waste
from regional landfills

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Cook County Releases Results of Environmental Justice Survey

Public input will guide County environmental justice policymaking

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Cook County Announces First Round of Grants for $10 Million Pollution Reduction Program

Four-year initiative helps suburban businesses reduce environmental impact 

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Cook County Invites Public Participation in Environmental Justice Policy Planning Process

Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) invites residents to participate in its 2024 environmental justice survey, which will aid in the creation of a countywide environmental justice policy.

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Cook County Urges Residents to Protect Their Health During Air Quality Action Days

Air quality alert in effect for Cook County until midnight

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