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Originally Published by Dan Petrella via Chicago Tribune | July 21, 2025
Cook County Democrats last week declined to pick official favorites in the crowded primary fields ahead of next year’s congressional primaries, but the party’s chair is backing a protege in the race to replace U.S. Rep Robin Kelly in the district that stretches from the South Side to central Illinois.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Monday announced her support for state Sen. Robert Peters, a South Side progressive, in the March Democratic primary to replace Kelly, who is forgoing a reelection bid for the 2nd Congressional District seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
Peters worked as an activist on economic and criminal justice issues with both Preckwinkle and another of her proteges, former Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. Preckwinkle also backed Peters for an appointment to the Illinois Senate in 2019 to replace Kwame Raoul after Raoul’s was elected the state’s attorney general.
Preckwinkle’s endorsement comes as the potential entry of former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. into the race could dramatically alter the landscape in the 2nd Congressional District primary.
Preckwinkle described Peters in a statement Monday as one of her “most trusted partners in the state legislature.”
“There is no stronger advocate for working people, for social justice and for economic fairness than Robert,” Preckwinkle said. “I’ve watched him grow from a hard working young organizer, to an accomplished state legislator. All the while, he’s never shied away from the tough conversations necessary to build the coalitions needed to win difficult fights.”
Originally published by Joanie Lum via FOX32 Chicago | July 22, 2025
Twenty-five million dollars in grants will help children who have survived gun violence, families who have been traumatized, and the people on the street working to prevent gun violence.
What we know:
On Tuesday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined social service agencies and staff at La Rabida Hospital, where children are treated.
The grant money helps sustain and expand programs that help those who are at risk and survivors of gun violence.
What they're saying:
Children who witness a shooting might suffer years of nightmares or other trauma without the mental health therapy offered at the hospital for free.
"We’re working to ensure vulnerable residents can access the services and support they need. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it helps build safe communities we all want to see," Preckwinkle said.
Originally published by Daily Herald | July 22, 2025
For the six consecutive year, Cook County has been named one of the nation’s most digitally advanced counties.
The Center for Digital Government and Government Technology magazine have placed the county eighth among those with a population above 1 million.
Their annual survey honors counties that use innovative technology practices to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance services for residents, increase transparency and expand digital equity.
“At Cook County, we believe that technology is an essential tool for making government more responsive, equitable and resilient,” county board President Toni Preckwinkle said in an announcement of the recognition.
Originally published by The Citizen | July 24, 2025
Calvin Jordan- Supervisor of Rich Township- will be honored by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the full Cook County Board of Commissioners for his recent appointment as the first African American to be selected amongst his peers to serve a full term as President of the Township Officials of Cook County organization. (TOCC) President Preckwinkle will honor Supervisor Jordan by proclaiming Thursday, July 24th, 2025 as Supervisor Calvin Jordan Day in Cook County.
The TOCC met on June 24th, 2025 to select new leadership to serve for the next four years. Calvin Jordan, who previously had served as the Vice President, was unanimously selected amongst his peers to lead the organization for the next four years. With his election as President, he is the first African American that will lead TOCC for a full four year term.
Jordan was sworn into his new role on Thursday, June 26th, 2025 at the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel and Conference Center in Oak Brook, Illinois. (1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, Illinois)The swearing ceremony is set to begin at 6:45 PM promptly.
"I am grateful , honored and blessed to be honored by President Preckwinkle and the full Cook County Board as I now prepare to lead such an impactful organization. Given the uncertainty of events in Washington DC., it is imperative that groups such as TOCC be aggressive in the defense and advocacy of people who are in dire need of assistance.TOCC has been credited down through the years to the upward mobility and stability of township services throughout the state of Illinois." says President-elect Calvin Jordan.
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