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  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 8, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Gen Z in the House

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 01/05/2023  |  Photo: Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune   When Nabeela Syed and Brad Fritts are sworn in as Illinois state representatives this month, both will be 23 years old, recent co…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 1, 2023 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy New Year Cook County!

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagodefender.com 12/24/22  |  Photo: Chicago Defender   U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chair of the Financial Services and General Gover…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 25, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah Cook County!

Stay Connected All Week Long President Preckwinkle today announced a major update to the Cook County 2010-2020 Census Demographics App. The updated interactive map makes it easier to identify a variety of demographic changes that took place in Cook County on a cen…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 18, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Jane Byrne Interchange Substantially Complete; Gov. Pritzker Attends Ribbon Cutting

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on abc7chicago.com 12/14/22   There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the long-awaited completion of the Jane Byrne Interchange on Wednesday.   The original Circle Interchange was built in the late 1950s an…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 11, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Announces $5.5M To Enhance EV Charging Across Suburbs

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on vfpress.news 12/07/22 | Photo: Village Free Press   Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle recently announced $5.5 million in funding for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 4, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Justice Joy Cunningham Becomes 2nd Black Woman to Serve on Illinois Supreme Court

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on abc7chicago.com 12/01/22   Illinois has a new Supreme Court Justice who was sworn in Thursday morning. Joy Cunningham became the second Black woman to serve on the state's highest court.   She takes …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 27, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Week in Review: County Enrolls First Recipients into Largest Guaranteed Income Program in US

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on blockclubchicago.org 11/21/22  |  Photo: Maia Pandey/Block Club Chicago   The first $500 monthly checks will roll out next month for the 3,250 pilot program recipients.   Jailyn Brown might soon be able…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 20, 2022 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Board Unanimously Approves Preckwinkle’s $8.8 Billion Budget for 2023

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 11/17/22  |  Photo: Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune   Fresh off her reelection to four more years leading the Cook County Board, President Toni Preckwinkle received unanimous support Thursday …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 13, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Preckwinkle, Yarbrough Win Easily over Republican Challengers

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on cbsnews.com 11/08/22   Democrats swept the elections for Cook County officials Tuesday night.   Toni Preckwinkle was elected to a fourth term as Cook County Board President, capturing 67 percent of …
  Scott Kastrup · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 8:11 PM

See you in a few hours......

Dear Friend, We have collected signatures, won the primary and are once again running against Bob Fioretti.  Please join us for our Final Event before we all go to the polls and vote for Toni Preckwinkle! We all know what she's accomplished throughout her leadership. She's been the progressive ch…
  Judge Greg Mathis · [email protected]
November 7, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Join me TODAY in supporting my good friend, Toni Preckwinkle!

Paid for by Preckwinkle for President. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board's official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. Preckwinkle for President1332 E. 47th S…
  Judge Mathis · [email protected]
November 4, 2022 at 1:44 PM

Pleae join me in supporting my good friend, Toni Preckwinkle

Paid for by Preckwinkle for President. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the Board's official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois. Preckwinkle for President1332 E. 47th S…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 7:04 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. Delia Ramirez, Democratic Nominee for U.S. Congress, IL-3   With our luncheon Co-Chairs: Marion A. Batey, Marjorie Benton, Adele Simmons, an…
  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…