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  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 29, 2022 at 3:36 PM

We Did It!

    Dear John,   The ballots have been counted, and with receiving 75% of the votes, we can claim victory in the Democratic primary election! Thank you!   We built a strong campaign, with diverse endorsements from organizations and elected leaders throughout Cook County. And with having ra…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 10:06 PM

4 Days Left!

  Dear John,   Election Day is in just 4 days! On Tuesday, June 28, Toni will be seeking re-election to her 4th term as Cook County Board President. We all know what she's accomplished throughout her leadership. She's been the progressive champion we need, fighting for expanded access to h…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Take Action Now on Roe

    Dear John, Today is a devastating day with the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Let’s be clear what this decision will not do - it will not prevent women from seeking abortions. What this decision will do is force women to carry unwanted pregnancies to term, or seek dangerous and unregulated …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 1:49 PM

WATCH: Our TV Commercial

  Dear John, Our campaign has released our TV commercial! Watch it here. Toni's not done fighting for progressive values that help all residents of Cook County, whether it's strengthening assistance for survivors of domestic violence and assault, or creating Cook County's first Mental Heal…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 1:32 PM

LISTEN: Our Latest Radio Ad

  Dear John, Our latest radio ad is out on the airwaves! Listen here. The radio spot recounts the progressive policies and initiatives Toni has pushed her entire career to help working families throughout Cook County, including turning around Cook County's health and hospital system, and by …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 3:43 PM

This Week: Toni, Terry, & Roe

    Dear John, Please join President Toni Preckwinkle and Terry Cosgrove, CEO & President of Personal PAC virtually this Thursday, June 9 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for an important virtual conversation on the state of Roe and reproductive rights. Please see the flyer below for more in…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 6:35 PM

Endorsed! Chicago Tribune

    Dear John, I'm proud to announce that I have earned the endorsement of the Chicago Tribune! In their endorsement, they state that I have a "record of fiscal stability, reasoned reform and, not least, a reputation for ethical, competent management". Read the full endorsement article here.…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 8:02 PM

Date Change: A conversation with Toni & Terry Cosgrove of Personal PAC

    Dear John, Due to a scheduling conflict, we are changing the date of our virtual conversation with President Toni Preckwinkle and Terry Cosgrove, CEO & President of Personal PAC. The event will now be taking place on Thursday, June 9 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. We hope you will join u…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 6:16 PM

A conversation on Roe, with Terry Cosgrove of Personal PAC

    Dear John, Please join Toni Preckwinkle and Terry Cosgrove, CEO & President of Personal PAC, on Tuesday, May 31 for an important virtual conversation on the state of Roe and reproductive rights. Please see the flyer below for more information.   A virtual link will be provided…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 8:39 PM

My Statement on Roe

    Dear John, I remember a time before Roe v. Wade and know that we cannot go back. Let’s be clear: by overturning Roe, the Supreme Court is not decreasing abortion, we are decreasing safe and accessible access to healthcare as people will turn to unsafe and unregulated means to end pregnan…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 7:53 PM

Help us keep up our momentum!

    Dear John, We’ve had a successful first quarter and are off and running for campaign season!   Last month, I filed 28,000 signatures to get on the ballot. Thank you to our volunteers who helped us meet this goal!    I’m proud of the coalition we’re building – this quarter, we receive…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 29, 2022 at 4:25 PM

Endorsed by Personal PAC

    Dear John, I am honored to share that I have once again been endorsed by Personal PAC, one of Illinois' strongest advocates for reproductive rights.     I have always believed that reproductive rights is an issue of women's rights and human rights. That's why I have fought to make su…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 21, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Join Toni Virtually This Wednesday!

    Dear John, Register today for a virtual campaign discussion with Toni! Join us this Wednesday, March 23 from 5:00 pm. - 6:00p.m. for an important campaign update from Toni and have your questions answered. Submit a question online by clicking here. Please see the flyer below for more deta…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
March 17, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Sign Toni's Birthday Card!

    Dear John, Today, Toni celebrates another milestone Birthday! We can't help but think how fitting it is that her birthday falls on St. Patrick's Day, because we are so lucky having someone like Toni fighting for us and all of Cook County. Her lifelong dedication to improving the lives o…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 7, 2022 at 7:19 PM

I filed for re-election!

  Dear John, We did it!  Today, I was proud to file over 28,000 petition signatures to run for re-election as Cook County Board President. Thank you to everyone who knocked on doors, visited train stops, and helped us collect signatures. We could not have accomplished this without the s…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 4:46 PM

You're Invited: Important Campaign Update

    Dear John, Register today for a virtual campaign discussion with Toni! Join us on Wednesday, March 23 from 5:00 pm. - 6:00p.m. for an important campaign update from Toni and have your questions answered. Submit a question online by clicking here. Please see the flyer below for more detail…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
February 14, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Love, Team Toni

  Dear John, You may be surprised to learn that Valentine's Day is one of Toni’s favorite holidays. It is one of the few days of the year she is not wearing her trademark blue power suit but instead, wears a red jacket. Read more about her Blue Suits of Power here! Toni enjoys this day not …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 14, 2021 at 4:42 PM

TONIGHT: Holiday Reception for Toni Preckwinkle

    Dear John, Join us tonight for our Holiday Reception! Join us from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, located at 171 W Randolph Street in Chicago. Please see the flyer below for more details.     To register online, please click here, or send us an email to RSV…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 7, 2021 at 3:42 PM

One Week from Today: Holiday Reception for Toni Preckwinkle

    Dear John, We are just 1 week away from our Holiday Reception! Register today to celebrate the holidays with President Toni Preckwinkle! Join us on Tuesday, December 14 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, located at 171 W Randolph Street in Chicago. Please see t…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 5:49 PM

Don't Forget! Join Toni in Celebrating the Holidays!

    Dear John, Register today to celebrate the holidays with President Toni Preckwinkle! Join us on Tuesday, December 14 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, located at 171 W Randolph Street in Chicago. Please see the flyer below for more details.     To registe…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Celebrate the Holidays with Toni!

    Dear John, Celebrate the holidays with President Toni Preckwinkle! Join us on Tuesday, December 14 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel, located at 171 W Randolph Street in Chicago. Please see the flyer below for more details.   To register online, please click …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 30, 2021 at 8:33 PM

Feeling '22

It’s official! I’m running for re-election for President of the Cook County Board.  I’m deeply grateful to have had the opportunity to create transformational change in Cook County over the past decade and look forward to what we can accomplish in the next four years. We have taken on meaningful …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 2:39 PM

Today! Women for Toni, Virtual Link

Dear John,   Today is our annual Women for Toni luncheon! While we are sold out for this event, we are happy to provide a virtual option. Please see below for our Zoom link and login details.   We are excited that our Special Guest Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton will be in attendance! Unfor…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 6:31 PM

Special Guest Announced: Women for Toni

You're invited!   Please join us for our annual Women for Toni event! We are honored to announce that our Special Guest for the event will be Hon. Lina Hidalgo, County Judge of Harris County, Texas.   With our luncheon Co-Chairs: Marion A. Batey, Marjorie Benton, Marilyn Katz, Hon. Carol…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 4, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act for Advancing Equity and Mitigating Climate Change

Stay Connected All Week Long Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials, advocates, and an impacted business owner to endorse the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA, HB 804), praising the bill for advancing equity and helping Illinois to mitigate …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 2:07 PM

Last Chance! Register Now for Today's Women for Toni Event

Register NOW   We are honored to have Special Guest Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, and a Senior Advisor to the Obama Foundation. Join longtime friends Toni and Valerie for an intimate conversation on a range of topics and current is…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 4:10 PM

In 4 Days: Toni Preckwinkle & Valerie Jarrett

In Four Days: Women for Toni   We are honored to have Special Guest Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, and a Senior Advisor to the Obama Foundation. Join longtime friends Toni and Valerie for an intimate conversation on a range of topi…
  Scott Kastrup · [email protected]
September 30, 2020 at 5:42 PM

A debate like no other

Dear John, Last night's debate was surely not the best example of civil discourse, the free exchange of ideas, or the product of thoughtful solutions to our country's problems. If you're like me, you are probably craving some sanity, some thoughtfulness and insight, and some truth from our lea…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 28, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Don't Forget! Join Toni Preckwinkle & Valerie Jarrett

Please join us for our annual Women for Toni event!    We are honored to have Special Guest Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, and a Senior Advisor to the Obama Foundation. Join longtime friends Toni and Valerie for an intimate conversat…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Date Change, Special Guest Announced: Women for Toni

You're invited!   Please join us for our annual Women for Toni event! We are honored to announce that our Special Guest for the event will be Valerie B. Jarrett, Senior Distinguished Fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, and a Senior Advisor to the Obama Foundation. Join longtim…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 28, 2020 at 5:57 PM

Save the Date: Women for Toni!

      Please Save the Date for Women for Toni Preckwinkle   Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:00PM - 1:00PM   RSVP by sending us an email   To purchase your tickets, please click here or mail checks to:    Preckwinkle for President Attn: Women for Toni Preckwinkle 5035 S. East …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 28, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Week in Review: Chicago Healthcare Organizations Band Together to Take Action on Systemic Racism in Healthcare

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on wgntv.com 06/22/2020  |  Image: Provided by Amazon   Two new Amazon fulfillment centers are coming to Chicago’s southern suburbs, bringing thousands of jobs to the area, officials announced Monday. …
  Scott Kastrup · [email protected]
June 22, 2020 at 6:12 PM

Surely no ordinary time

  Good afternoon, I am hopeful you and your family continue to be safe and healthy.  If you haven't had a chance please read Toni's email below and the article attached.  As you know, public service is personal for Toni. Please consider making a contribution to our efforts this…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 21, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Week in Review: Preckwinkle Hoping for Rare Moment of 'Significant Change'

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.suntimes.com 06/17/2020  |  Image: Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times   Editor’s note: This article deviates from Sun-Times practice by spelling out a racial slur — an exception made after the reporter and…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 14, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Announces $40M for COVID-19 Contact Tracing Program

Stay Connected All Week Long A $100,000 grant from the Forest Preserve Foundation will help underwrite increased wages for Forest Preserve Experience crew members this summer.   “We are so pleased to support young people who rely on summer employment to hel…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 31, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Vetoes ‘Extraordinarily Bad’ Plan to Share Coronavirus-Positive Addresses With First Responders

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 05/26/2020 | Image: Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune   In the first veto of her administration, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Tuesday moved to block a resolution t…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Extending Economic Relief Package for Cook County Residents & Businesses

Stay Connected All Week Long Extending the period of time to pay these fines, fees and taxes is the right decision while businesses and residents continue to struggle with the economic fallout of the coronavirus,” Preckwinkle said. “During these tough times, p…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 19, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Announces COVID-19 Alternative Housing Program

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on abc7chicago.com 04/15/2020   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a coronavirus alternative housing program Wednesday morning.   Preckwinkle was joined by county health and emergency manag…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 12, 2020 at 1:30 PM

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

Stay Connected All Week Long 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. Cook County…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 5, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Announces Cook County COVID-19 Donation Initiative

Stay Connected All Week Long 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.   The program will be overseen by the County’s Departme…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 29, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Announces Financial Relief for Cook County Businesses

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on wgntv.com 03/26/20    Financial relief is on the way for businesses in Cook County amid the COVID-19 outbreak.   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday that she will be waiving coun…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 27, 2020 at 10:45 PM

Special Request

Dear Friend, It Hurts… The economic impact of this is really only just beginning. There are folks now looking to food pantries who never, ever thought they’d have to rely on a resource like that.. The Greater Chicago Food Depository supplies nutritious food to more than 700 pantries and par…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 20, 2020 at 2:22 PM

We are one Cook County, one people, in fighting the coronavirus

    I have seen a lot in my 73 years. We have confronted terrorism, earthquakes and tornadoes, heavy spring rains and flooding and much more. Through it all, I know this to be true:   We always have resolve.   We always recover.   We always move forward.   Chicago rose from the ruins o…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 23, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Releases Cook County at a Glance 2019: Annual Report

Stay Connected All Week Long “This report demonstrates my administration’s commitment to reporting on our progress transparently, as well as supporting our work with strong performance metrics and data,” said President Preckwinkle. “I am proud of the work my staf…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 16, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Prosecutors Have Thrown out Nearly 100 Convictions Tied to 'Rogue' Chicago Cop

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally Published on usatoday.com 02/11/2020 | Image: Max Herman / AP   “A dozen people who had collectively served 30 years in prison had their drug convictions vacated Tuesday, marking nearly 100 overturned convictions tied to…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 9, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: MacArthur Grants Cook County Another $2.5 Million for Criminal Justice Reform

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally Published on chicagobusiness.com 02/05/2020 | Image: Crain's / Getty Images   Cook County got $2.5 million more from the MacArthur Foundation for criminal justice reform, a rare  issue that unifies county officials.   …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Launches Contest to Design New Flag

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally Published on chicago.suntimes.com 01/28/2020   Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton has a simple acronym to describe the flag that currently flies from county buildings.   “It’s an S.O.B.,” Britton said.   That’s “s…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 19, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: Happy Birthday to Cook County!

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.suntimes.com 1/15/2020 | Photo: John H. White / Sun-Times   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is seeking more control and oversight over Stroger Hospital and the rest of the county…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 12, 2020 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: Black Owned Design Center Opens on Chicago's Southside

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagodefender.com 1/7/2020   Bourdeau Griffin Interiors and Architectural Supplies, Inc. will host an exclusive ribbon cutting for their new Design Center at 8237 S. Princeton Ave. on Saturday, Jan. 18 at…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 5, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy New Year Cook County!

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on news.wttw.com 12/23/19   Last month, Preckwinkle announced the launch of the Southland Development Authority, a plan designed to spur economic growth in the south suburbs. According to a statement announ…