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President Preckwinkle Pushes for Aggressive Action to Combat Potential Economic Downturn, Millions in Lost Revenue

CHICAGO — Facing the specter of an economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle urges swift federal action to assist state and local governments who will be facing potentially extensive
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Emergency Management

A Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle: Wednesday, April 8, 2020

I have been informed that a member of my Executive Protection Detail tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This member of my detail was last in the Cook County Building and in a vehicle operated by the detail on March 27.
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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Launches Fund to Help Small Businesses and Independent Contractors Recover from COVID-19

COOK COUNTY — Today Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle signed Executive Order 2020-9 to create the Community Recovery Initiative, which creates an emergency relief fund for businesses and 1099 workers in suburban Cook County.
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Economic Development

President Preckwinkle Announces Cook County COVID-19 Donation Initiative

COOK COUNTY — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today a new donation program to accept unused personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and medical staff.
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Emergency Management