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President Preckwinkle Appoints New Executive Director for County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the appointment of Theodore “Ted” Berger as executive director of the County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS).
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Emergency Management

Cook County Launches Opportunity Summer: 2022 Paid Summer Youth Internship Program

The program invests recovery dollars in career exploration, offering 200 suburban Cook County youth internships and connections to high-demand, high-growth sectors.
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Economic Development

Cook County issues notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance

Today, Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO). Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase to $13.35 for non-tipped workers and $7.40 for tipped employees.
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Budget and Financial

Cook County Announces Launch of Career Connector Program

Hiring Events Located Throughout Suburban Cook County at Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Network Locations
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Economic Development

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Department of Transportation and Highways Celebrate Completion of Lake Cook Road Reconstruction Project

The $58.5 million project reduces congestion and improves bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Villages of Wheeling and Buffalo Grove
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Transportation