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  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 24, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Offers to Chip in on Food Costs for Migrants

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has proposed chipping in as much as $70 million to help cover the city of Chicago’s cost to feed migrants in the city’s intake and shelter system and potentially pay for other expenses.   Stay Connected All Week Long Origin…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Don't Forget to Vote! The Primary Election is March 19th

The primary election is coming up on March 19, and early voting starts March 4. Make sure to vote Democratic for our #DemApproved slate of vetted candidates!   Stay Connected All Week Long Allies and rivals alike describe a “masterful” politician and talk about how…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
March 14, 2024 at 6:12 PM

Wrong for Cook County

Help me move Cook County forward — not backJohn, As a prosecutor, Eileen Burke wrongfully convicted a 10 year-old Black child of a murder he didn't commit — and even today, she can't name a single thing she thinks she should have done differently.It's just ridiculous. We can't go back to the bad old…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 10, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Democratic Establishment Turns Out for US Rep. Danny Davis in Primary Race

Chicago’s Democratic establishment came out in force Friday for U.S. Rep. Danny Davis as he heads into the final stretch of a primary campaign for the seat he’s held since 1997.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 03/0…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
March 5, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Will We See You Tomorrow Night?

Join Toni at RPM Wednesday Night!Hi John, Please join us tomorrow night, Wednesday, March 6 for a Reception in support of President Toni Preckwinkle! We'll be gathering at RPM Events, located at 317 N Clark Street in Chicago (entrance on James C. Tyree Way) from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Please see the invitat…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Early Voting Starts March 4th

The primary election is coming up on March 19, and early voting starts March 4. Make sure to vote Democratic for our #DemApproved slate of vetted candidates!   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on streetinsider.com 02/26/2024  On March 1st, Democrat…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
February 28, 2024 at 9:39 PM

Venue Announced: March 6th Reception for President Toni Preckwinkle

Details Inside!Hi John, Our Reception taking place on Wednesday March 6 will be located at RPM Events, located at 317 N Clark Street in Chicago (entrance on James C. Tyree Way). Join us from 5:30pm-7:30pm! Please see the invitation below for more details. Click here to purchase your ticket or sponso…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 25, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Awarded Capstone Grant by MacArthur Foundation

Cook County is the recipient of a $625,000 capstone grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation recognizing over eight years of progress towards safely reducing the local jail population while addressing inequities in the justice system.   Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 18, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Pritzker, Preckwinkle Pledge Combined $250M for Chicago Migrants

Gov. JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are pledging a combined $250 million in funding.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on abc7chicago.com 02/15/2024  |  Image: ABC7 Chicago More money was promised Thursday to help asylum se…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 12, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Week in Review: 57 Years of Pancakes at the Hyde Park Neighborhood CLUB

The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club (HPNC) held its 57th annual pancake breakfast Sunday morning, drawing more than 350 people from Hyde Park   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on hpherald.com 02/05/2024  |  Photo: Marc C. Monaghan The Hyde Park Neighborhood…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
February 6, 2024 at 8:02 PM

Save the Date!

Join Toni in Chicago on March 6!Hi John, Please save the date for our next reception in support of President Toni Preckwinkle! Join us on Wednesday, March 6 at a location to be announced, in Chicago. Please see the flyer below for more information.   Click here to purchase your ticket or sponsor lev…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Partners with Elevate to Provide Free Whole-Home Upgrades to Cook County Families

Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County families by providing free safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and whole-home upgrades.   Stay Connected All Week Long Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County famili…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: We in Cook County Have Decided to Abolish Medical Debt This Year.

As we usher in a new year, Cook County is setting forth a bold New Year's resolution: helping to abolish medical debt   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on newsweek.com 1/22/2024   |  Photo: ZIMMYTWS by: Toni Preckinkle As we usher in a new year, Cook Co…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Chicago’s Rainbow PUSH Coalition Celebrates MLK Day with Annual Scholarship Breakfast

Cold weather didn't keep anyone away from PUSH Excel's 34th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast Monday morning.    Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on fox32chicago.com 1/15/2024  |  Photo: Fox32 Video Cold weather didn't keep anyone away …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 14, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: First Lady Jill Biden, Halle Berry Stop at UIC to Promote Women’s Health Research

First lady Jill Biden traveled to the University of Illinois at Chicago Thursday to tout a White House initiative to expand research on women’s health issues that include menopause.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 1/11/2024  |…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy New Year Cook County!

Cheers to a new chapter, Cook County! May 2024 be filled with joy and inspiration. Happy New Year!   Stay Connected All Week Long Contribute  -  Get Involved  -  Paid for by Preckwinkle for President. A copy of our report filed with the State Board …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Unveils Updated Strategic Plan

“This Policy Roadmap 2024-2027 advances a shared vision for a prosperous Cook County,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said.   Stay Connected All Week Long Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today unveiled an updated strategic plan for the ne…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 24, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Increases Funding of the 2023 Source Grant to Support 3,000 Small Businesses

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Cook County will provide an additional $10 million of American Rescue Plan Act   Stay Connected All Week Long Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Cook County will provide an additi…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 17, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: ‘Christmas in the Wards’ Delivers Holiday Joy to Thousands in Chicago

In a festive and generous event aimed at supporting families in need, "Christmas in the Wards" marked its nearly three-decade tradition by providing toys and winter clothes to families in 40 Chicago wards and 13 suburban communities.   Stay Connected All Week Long Ori…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate!

  Stay Connected All Week Long Cook County Health officials, staff from the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center and local elected officials gathered to recognize World AIDS Day on December 1. This year marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day, an annual event …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 3, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Board President Talks Time at UChicago, Politics, and South Side Issues

The UChicago alumna discussed attending the University in the 1960s, her time in politics, and issues facing the city and the South Side.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagomaroon.com 11/14/23 The UChicago alumna discussed attending the U…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Meet the New Faces of Politics: Here’s Why More Gen Z Candidates Are Running for Office

Cook County Democrats: Great to see so many young activists running for office!   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on usatoday.com 11/21/23  |  Photo: USA Today Four illustrations of prominent female political figures hang in gold frames on a wall …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 19, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Preckwinkle Budget Passes as Cook County Sets Migrant Health Care Fund

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s $9.26 billion budget for 2024 unanimously cleared its final hurdle Thursday, free of new taxes, fines and fees.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 11/16/23 Cook County Board Presi…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 12, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Erases $281M in Medical Debt

A year after its launch, a countywide medical debt relief program has wiped $281 million in medical debt for more than 158,000 residents.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on apnews.com 11/2/23 | Photo: APNews.com All the chairs in the waiting room w…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Erases $281M in Medical Debt

A year after its launch, a countywide medical debt relief program has wiped $281 million in medical debt for more than 158,000 residents.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on hpherald.com 10/31/23 | Photo: Courtesy of the University of Chicago A y…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 3:34 PM

10 Seats Left! And Special Guest Announced: Women for Toni Luncheon

Reserve your seat for our Annual Women's Luncheon Hi John,  Our annual Women for Toni Luncheon is this Thursday, and we are almost sold out! There are only 10 seats left  — so don't delay, register online for your ticket now! This year, the luncheon will be taking place on Thursday, November 2 at RP…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 29, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Residents See Over $280M in Medical Debt Erased as Part of Medical Debt Relief Program

Over $280 million in medical debt affecting more than 158,000 Cook County residents has been erased as part of a countywide medical debt relief program launched last year, according to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in a Tuesday news release.   Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Announces $5 Million in Grants

Today, President Preckwinkle joined Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, the Cook County Justice Advisory Council and non-profit leaders to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month and announce nearly $5 million in grants awarded under the Cook County Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Servi…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 4:10 PM

Thank you to our Women for Toni Sponsors!

Join us on Thursday, November 2 for our Annual Women's Luncheon Hi John, We want to thank our amazing Women for Toni Sponsors and Table Leads for our Annual Women for Toni Luncheon!The event is nearly sold out, so don't delay in reserving your table or seat! This year, the luncheon will be taking pl…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 15, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Preckwinkle Pitches 2024 Budget with No New Taxes, More Money for Asylum-Seeker Health Care

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is pitching an optimistic $9.14 billion budget for next year: no new taxes, fees or hikes — and no layoffs of government employees.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.suntimes.com 10/5/23  |  Photo:…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 8, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Unveils $9.14 Billion Recommended Budget

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday presented a proposed $9.14 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2024, which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting vital services.   Stay Connected Al…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 1, 2023 at 1:24 PM

Week in Review: At the White House, President Preckwinkle, Mayor Johnson Talk about City Hall Thaw

There is a new power alliance in Chicago government and politics, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, with relish, took note of it standing next to Mayor Brandon Johnson on Friday, a few yards from the West Wing entrance to the White House.   Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 24, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Toni Preckwinkle on Abolishing Cash Bail in Illinois

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins Lisa Dent to talk about the Pretrial Fairness Act   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on wgnradio.com 9/18/23  |  Photo: AP Photo / M. Spencer Green Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joins…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 17, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Toni Preckwinkle Honored Sept. 14th at Chamber 57 Annual Breakfast

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is among those being honored at the 11th Annual Breakfast of Chamber 57   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagodefender.com 9/11/23 Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is among those bei…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
September 11, 2023 at 2:52 PM

Save the Date! Toni's Annual Women's Luncheon

Join us on Thursday, November 2!Hi John, Please save the date for Toni's Annual Women's Luncheon! This year, the luncheon will be taking place on Thursday, November 2 at RPM Events located at 317 N Clark Street in Chicago. Please see the flyer below for more details.  Individual seats and Table Spon…
  Toni Preckwinke · [email protected]
September 10, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Announces Events for Racial Equity Week

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Tuesday, Aug. 29, a number of events in the fifth annual Racial Equity Week, to be held Sept. 11-15.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagodefender.com 9/2/23  |  Photo: Chicago Defend…
  Toni Preckwinke · [email protected]
September 3, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy Labor Day Cook County!

Asylum-seekers in Chicago staying in shelters and sleeping at police stations or in tents have been getting a lot of help from advocates, volunteers and everyday Chicagoans who are driven by an urgent need to help.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published…
  Toni Preckwinke · [email protected]
August 27, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Receives Bond Rating Upgrade from Moody's Investors Service

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today applauded Moody's Investors Service upgrading Cook County’s bond rating from A2 to A1. This marks the second ratings upgrade in less than two years.   Stay Connected All Week Long Cook County Board President Toni Preck…
  Toni Preckwinke · [email protected]
August 20, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Joins WGN-TV Political Report

  Stay Connected All Week Long Landmark pension reform legislation backed by Cook County Board President Preckwinkle to responsibly ensure full funding of the County’s pension obligations was signed into law today by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.   "This i…
  Toni Preckwinke · [email protected]
August 13, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Awards Nearly $7.8 Million to Invest in Cook Projects

Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across Cook County   Stay Connected All Week Long Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and fr…
  Toni Preckwinke · [email protected]
August 6, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Launches Starting Block Grant Initiative for Cook County Organizations

Cook County has unveiled the Starting Block Grant initiative, aiming to furnish capacity building resources and assistance to community-based nonprofit organizations catering to Cook County residents.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagod…
  Toni Preckwinke · [email protected]
July 30, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Celebrate ADA Month in Cook County with Empowerment and Inclusion

Enacted in 1990, the ADA stands as a cornerstone against discrimination, ensuring equal access and opportunities for people with disabilities in vital areas like employment, transportation, public accommodations and state and local government programs.   Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 23, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Illinois Becomes First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on blockclubchicago.org 07/18/23  |  Photo: Maxwell Evans/Block Club Chicago   Instead of a judge assigning bail, the law would trigger hearings with the judge deciding whether a defendant should be held bef…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Booming ‘Burbs: Cook and Collar Counties Make Top 20 for Economic Development

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on dailyherald.com 07/07/23  |  Photo: Daily Herald File Photo   If you've noticed new company headquarters in your town or a new manufacturing facility, you aren't alone.   Site Selection has taken note, too…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 9, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Preckwinkle: Chicago’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase in July: Preckwinkle Explains What to Know

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on nbcchicago.com 06/30/23  |  Photo: NBC Chicago    A yearly minimum wage increase is set to take effect in Chicago at the start of July, alongside updated provisions in the Fair Workweek Ordinance,…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 2, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Preckwinkle: No New Taxes, Fees Needed to Close Cook County’s Anticipated Budget Gap

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on dailyherald.com 06/21/23  |  Photo: Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said no new taxes or fees are necessary to close an expected $86 million budget gap next fis…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 25, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Building Safe and Thriving Communities in Cook County

  Stay Connected All Week Long The Cook County Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant initiative supports community-based organizations working to build the safe and thriving communities that all residents deserve. Since 2022, $110 million in fundi…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 18, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Says Employees and Pensioners Can Breathe a Little Easier with Long-Awaited Fixes

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 06/12/23  |  Photo: Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune   Following years of consternation about whether Cook County’s two main pension funds would fulfill its obligations to its 39,…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: We Applaud the Bipartisan Passage of SB 424

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 06/05/23  |  Photo: Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune   With some Republican support, Illinois lawmakers approved a measure to expand and indefinitely extend a probation program fo…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 4, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Pension Funding Fix Approved by Illinois General Assembly

  Stay Connected All Week Long Today, President Preckwinkle joined the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) to announce an additional $10 million in grants to community-based service providers as part of the County’s Gun Violence Prevention and Reducti…