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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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:…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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May 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Spread the Word on How to Renew Medicaid Coverage

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.suntimes.com 05/17/23  |  Photo: Chicago Sun Times / Adobe Stock   Federal estimates shows up to 15 million people — 700,00 here in Illinois — could be dis-enrolled from Medicaid when con…

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May 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Congratulations to Mayor Brandon Johnson!

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagobusiness.com 05/17/23  |  Photo: Jimmy Everson DVM/Flickr   By Toni Preckwinkle   Government pensions involve billions of taxpayer dollars, protect retirement nest eggs for public-sector employe…

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May 14, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County To Erase $79M in Patient Debt

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.suntimes.com 05/10/23  |  Photo: Catherine Odom/Sun-Times Cook County resident Amy Medina-Quevedo received what you might call the opposite of a bill recently.   The letter she was sent said Medin…

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May 7, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

  Stay Connected All Week Long According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the vaccines currently available in the United States are more than 90% effective at preventing COVID-19. Getting vaccinated will protect yourself…

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April 30, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Funds Expansion of Road Home Program

  Stay Connected All Week Long Second Chance Month and Road Home Shine Light on Importance of Career and Support Services for Reentry Community   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today officially announced the expansion of its Reentry Navigation…

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April 23, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Partners with South Suburban College to Establish Center for Hard to Recycle Materials

  Stay Connected All Week Long Permanent recycling drop-off facility in the Southland hosts grand opening on Earth Day Saturday, April 22   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the grand opening of the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials …

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April 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Opinion: Cook County Health Mural Unveiled at Blue Island Health Center

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagobusiness.com 4/11/23    Small businesses across Illinois continue to face challenges hiring and retaining a ready workforce. While a recent poll from Small Business Majority revealed that 66% of …

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April 9, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Week in Review: Affordable Senior Housing Renovations Complete in Harvey

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on thesouthlandjournal.com 3/30/23    It is clearly a new – and better – day in Harvey” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, speaking at a ribbon cutting at an affordable senior building. “Aft…

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April 2, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Chicago Runoff Election 2023: Everything You Need To Know About Voting On (Or Before) April 4

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on blockclubchicago.org 3/13/23  |  Photo: Jim Vondruska/Block Club Chicago   Chicagoans will head to the polls April 4 to vote in the 2023 municipal runoff election.   The initial election was held Feb. 28…

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March 26, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Announces Digital Terrorism and Hate Interactive Report

  Stay Connected All Week Long The Simon Wiesenthal Center Digital Terror Report warns of increased online antisemitic, racist, anti-LGBTQ hate and violence against Black, immigrant and Jewish residents    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle an…

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March 19, 2023 at 1:31 PM

Week in Review: Personal PAC Proudly Endorses Brandon Johnson for Mayor

  Stay Connected All Week Long Personal PAC's Board of Directors is proud to endorse Brandon Johnson for Chicago mayor.   After meeting with both Paul Vallas and Brandon, it is clear to us that Brandon Johnson is the only candidate who will protect and…

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March 12, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Toni Preckwinkle Backs Brandon Johnson for Chicago Mayor

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 03/07/23  |  Photo: Chicago Tribune   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle endorsed Brandon Johnson’s bid for Chicago mayor against Paul Vallas on Tuesday morning, describing Jo…

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March 5, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: In Celebration of Women's History Month

  Stay Connected All Week Long Cook County Health is proud to partner with Chicago ARC to bring innovative solutions to safety net patients.   Through the signed Healthcare Partner Memorandum of Understanding, Chicago ARC will source global-best di…

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February 26, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: How to Vote in Chicago’s 2023 Municipal Elections

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on wbez.org 01/26/2023  |  Photo:  Manuel Martinez / WBEZ   Chicago voters can begin casting their ballots for the next mayor. In-person early voting kicks off Thursday in the highly anticipated competit…

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February 19, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: New Guaranteed Income Coalition Led by Toni Preckwinkle

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 02/14/2023  |  Photo:Shanna Madison / Chicago Tribune   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined a coalition of other county leaders in Washington, D.C., on Monday to ann…

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February 12, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Nonviolence Center Named for Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., Opens: ‘Englewood Can Breathe’

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.suntimes.com 02/01/2023  |  Photo: Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times   Dozens of organizations and local leaders gathered on Wednesday in Englewood to celebrate and promote the legacy of two fierc…

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February 5, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: University of Chicago Events Planned in Honor of Black History Month

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagodefender.com 01/27/2023  |  Photo: Chicago Defender   Tyre Nichols should still be with us.   Instead, he fell victim to yet another instance of horrific violence perpetrated by those swo…

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January 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Toni Preckwinkle’s Chief of Staff Uses Equity Fund to Uplift Black, Brown Communitie

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 01/25/2023  |  Photo: Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune   Lanetta Haynes Turner gets choked up when she talks about family.   Turner, 45, the chief of staff for Cook County Board Pr…

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January 22, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Announces $23 Million for Rental Assistance

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on nbcchicago.com 01/16/2023  |  Photo: Getty Images / NBC Chicago   "What I always say is his life work and our life’s work has to be trying to make this country a better place, and it’s the life’s work o…

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January 15, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Thousands of Cook County Residents May See Medical Debt Disappear Under New Program

  Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on news.wttw.com 01/10/2023   Cook County has teamed up with RIP Medical Debt to erase the debt of thousands of people.   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the U.S. needs universal healt…

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