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Originally published by Mary Norkol via Chicago Sun-Times | September 25, 2025
Illinois elected officials and abortion providers foresee an influx of Wisconsin patients after the state’s Planned Parenthood branch announced Wednesday it would pause abortions Oct. 1 while it faces losing Medicaid funding as a result of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax law.
Providers and abortion-rights advocates joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, state Sen. Robert Peters and state Rep. Kelly Cassidy Thursday to voice support for Planned Parenthood and welcome patients from Wisconsin seeking an abortion.
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of Cook County CannaBiz Pathways, a no-cost advising program for entrepreneurs working in the cannabis industry. The program will offer the opportunity to participate in cohort-based learning, as well as take advantage of webinars and one-on-one business advising.
Supported by the Cook County Equity Fund, the program builds on feedback received from applicants to the 2024 Cook County Cannabis Development Grant, which offered financial support to Cook County-based State of Illinois Social Equity License holders.
“The CannaBiz Pathways program will provide customized guidance for cannabis entrepreneurs, including in-depth assistance regarding compliance, taxes, promotion and more,” said President Preckwinkle. “As they navigate the challenges of opening and getting established in an emerging sector, Cook County is committed to ensuring they benefit from the economic opportunities and tailored advising that will position them for success.”
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