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  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 24, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Budget Passes Without Property Tax or Fee Increases

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally Published on Chicago Tribune by A.D. Quig | Nov 21, 2024 President Toni Preckwinkle’s 2025 budget soared through the Cook County Board Thursday with only minor tweaks that boost grant funding for abortion organizations, set aside …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 17, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Launches Municipal Recycling Grant Program Providing $1 Million to the Villages of Posen, Phoenix and Dixmoor

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the creation of the Cook County Municipal Recycling Grant Program and its first recipients, the south suburban Villages of Posen, Phoenix and Dixmoor. The program was created by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 10, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Partners with South Suburban Humane Society for No-Cost Adoptions and Free Large Dog Spay/Neuter Services

Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has partnered with South Suburban Humane Society (SSHS) to launch the Paw-Some Pets Project, which provides fee waived dog and cat adoptions as well as free large dog spay and neuter services. The initiative begins today and is available …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 4, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Democracy

Vote. Volunteer. Donate.Dear John, Good afternoon- this is Toni Preckwinkle.I always tell people in a democracy your first obligation is to vote. Necessary but not sufficient.Operation Swing State needs your help! Get on the Bus to Get Out the Vote! Click here to RSVP for our Buses to Michigan Clic…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
November 3, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: All hands-on deck to win this Presidential election. Over 6,000 volunteers are traveling to Michigan and Wisconsin with Operation Swing State.

Kamala Harris believes Americans can achieve anything when given a fair chance. We must rally behind her to defeat Trump. Together we can chart a new way forward where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Stay Connected All Week Long Today, the Cook County…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 30, 2024 at 6:00 PM

I'm asking for your help

2 ways to help before Election DayDear John,Good afternoon, this is Toni Preckwinkle asking for your help this Saturday! We need all hands-on deck to win this Presidential election. This is our final Saturday of traveling to Michigan with Operation Swing State. Our neighbors in Michigan need our hel…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 27, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Leadcare Cook County Marks 100th Lead Service Line Replacement

The LeadCare Cook County program recently completed its 100th lead service line replacement, furthering efforts to ensure safer drinking water for children in suburban Cook County. Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on West Suburban Journal by Kate D’Av…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Stroger Hospital’s ION Robotic Bronchoscopy platform for Early Lung Cancer Detection

Excited to join Cook County Health for the launch of Stroger Hospital’s ION Robotic Bronchoscopy platform! This cutting-edge tech helps detect lung cancer earlier, improving outcomes for patients. Proud to bring innovation to Cook County healthcare. Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Team Toni · [email protected]
October 15, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Join Cook County Dems & Fmr. Labor Secretary Tom Perez

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024 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 Pre…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 13, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Toni Preckwinkle has good news: No layoffs, tax hikes planned for Cook County next year

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is pitching a good news budget for next year: no layoffs, new taxes or tax hikes. Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on WBEZ.org by Kristen Schorsch | Oct 10, 2024 Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle i…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
October 11, 2024 at 2:59 PM

Toni in the News:

Read the Sun Times Article!Sun Times: "Toni Preckwinkle has good news. No layoffs or tax hikes planned for Cook County next year." Dear John, Yesterday Toni proposed the 2025 budget to the County Board of Commissioners, and the Sun Times has a great summary of it today. Read the article here! The $9…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
October 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Launches Dashboard Focused on Opioid, Gun and Temperature-related Deaths

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the Medical Examiner Case Archive Dashboard today. The dashboard provides direct, transparent access to vital information about opioid-related, gun-related and temperature-related deaths. Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 29, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Government to be recognized with a record 54 NACo Achievement Awards

Incredibly proud of Cook County Government to be recognized with a record 54 NACo Achievement Awards, including Cook County's first-ever Best in Category Award in Health! These awards highlight the hard work and dedication of County employees who deliver critical services and programs to ensure ou…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Joins Congresswoman Kelly, USACE and Village of Dixmoor to Announce Completion of Dixmoor Watermain Infrastructure Improvement Project

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, representatives from Senator Duckworth’s office, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Village of Dixmoor, gathered today to announce the completion of the Dixmoor Watermain Infrastructure Improvement Project. The pr…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
September 16, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Join Our Women for Toni Luncheon Sponsors!

Limited Seating Available: Register Now for Thursday, September 26!Join us at Toni's Annual Women's Luncheon!  Hi John, We would like extend our gratitude to our Luncheon Sponsors and Table Hosts who year after year continue to make this event a success. Please see our list of Sponsors and Hosts bel…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 15, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Durbin Meets With Cook County Board President Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Leadership

With a shared priority of making health care more accessible for underserved communities, Durbin, President Preckwinkle, and Dr. Mikaitis discussed the positive impact of the federal Medicaid 1115 waiver, which Durbin supported, to grant the state permission for Medicaid to cover health care servi…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
September 10, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Women for Toni Luncheon: Special Guest Announced!

Join us on Thursday, September 26!Join us at Toni's Annual Women's Luncheon!  Hi John, We are excited to share that Christy George, the Executive Director of the Chicago 2024 Host Committee, will be our Special Guest at this year's Women for Toni luncheon!Join us for an exciting conversation around …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 8, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Announces $11.5 Million Cook County Water Affordability Program

Cook County, in collaboration with Elevate, announced today the launch of the Cook County Water Affordability Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to assist suburban Cook County residents struggling with their water bills. Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
September 1, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Week in Review: Illinois Democrats Look to Reinvest Resources in Swing States

“We need to turn out here at home, and we need to work with our neighbors in Michigan and Wisconsin to deliver those swing states, because winning takes more than voting,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle told the delegation. “In the wise words of our own Michelle Obama, we need to do …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
August 25, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Chicago Comes Out a Winner After Hosting DNC

Harris, the daughter of Jamaican and Indian immigrants, became the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent to accept a major party’s presidential nomination. Should she win, she will become America’s first female president   Stay Connected All Week Long Somet…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
August 18, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Declares Disaster over Record-Setting July Tornadoes

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has issued a disaster proclamation after a derecho storm system last month brought more than 40 tornadoes to the Chicago area over two days.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on cbsnews.com 08/13/2024  |  …
  Team Toni · [email protected]
August 13, 2024 at 3:10 PM

We Need to Win Wisconsin & Michigan

Support Operation Swing State to win in NovemberHi John,  With 84 days left until Election Day, we need to do everything we can to make sure Democrats turn out and vote in November, and not just here at home in Illinois.  We are turning our focus to voters in Wisconsin and Michigan, two of our bigge…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
August 11, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Announces Nearly $8 Million for Invest in Cook Projects

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) today to announce the list of 35 projects that will receive funding under the 2024 ‘Invest in Cook’ grant program.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
August 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Credit agency upgrades Cook County’s bond rating to AA

Cook County officials announced Wednesday that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the county’s bond rating from AA- to AA, the third ratings upgrade in less than three years.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 07/31/2024  |  Photo: Evan Vuc…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 28, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Area Democratic Party Leaders Praise Biden

Commission President Preckwinkle, said on Sunday that she was “deeply grateful for President Biden’s unwavering and selfless commitment and service to our country,” with an impact that has been “profound, far-reaching, and historic.”   Stay Connected All Week Long Ori…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 7:30 PM

I'm With Her

Hi John,  President Biden is a true public servant. His decision to put country first reflects a 50 year career that has been shaped by a profound sense of responsibility, a commitment to the welfare of the American people and the courage to take bold action.  Kamala Harris is a fierce champion who…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 21, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Joins Congressman Krishnamoorthi to Announce Federal Funding for Central Road Reconstruction Project

President Toni Preckwinkle joined Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and other elected officials today to celebrate $500,000 in funding secured by the congressman through federal Community Project Funding for a vital project along Central Road in Hoffman Estates and South Barrington.    Stay Co…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
July 17, 2024 at 6:45 PM

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

Join us on Thursday, September 26! Please Save the Date for Toni's Annual Women's Luncheon! Hi John, This year, the luncheon will be taking place on Thursday, September 26 at RPM Events located at 317 N Clark Street in Chicago. Please see the flyer below for more details.  Table Sponsorships + VIP …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County is proud to be a part of the Government Alliance for Safe Communities (GASC)

Today, we announce the launch of our new website, designed to share information on government investments in community safety, and serve as a central hub for community-based organizations to explore grant opportunities and access capacity building resources.   Stay Connected All Week Long …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
July 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Loyola Medicine Partners on Initiative Abolishing $112 Million in Patient Medical Debts

Loyola Medicine, Undue Medical Debt, a national non-profit organization, and Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI), have entered into an agreement to eliminate $112.12 million worth of non-Medicare/Medicaid medical debt for Loyola's patients in 2024.   Stay Connected All Week L…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 30, 2024 at 1:31 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer Dies at Age 51

Dennis Deer, a Democratic commissioner on the Cook County Board, has died.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.suntimes.com 06/24/2024  |  Photo: Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Dennis Deer, a Democratic commissioner on the Cook County Board, has died.…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
June 29, 2024 at 4:23 PM

Working Toward Victory

John, With just 7 weeks until the Democratic National Convention is hosted in Chicago, Toni is doing her part by continuing to strengthen the Cook County Democratic Party. But she can't do it without your help. Tomorrow, June 30, is our next fundraising deadline. Can you make a $25, $50, $100 or m…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 23, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Is Expecting a $218 Million Budget Gap, but Won’t Plug It with Layoffs or Tax Hikes

Cook County officials are projecting an estimated $218 million budget gap next year, the biggest since 2021, a year into the COVID-19 pandemic.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on wbez.org 06/18/2024  |  Photo: Manuel Martinez/WBEZ Cook County offic…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
June 20, 2024 at 5:37 PM

Will Toni See You Monday Night?

Support Toni at her annual Chicago Cultural Center Reception Hi John, We hope to see you Monday night at our Annual Chicago Cultural Center Reception supporting President Toni Preckwinkle!  Please join us on Monday, June 24 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m for a night of live music and refreshments! Please …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 17, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Week in Review: New Chicago Migrant Shelter a Joint Effort of Governments, Faith Organizations

President Toni Preckwinkle gave a warm welcome to migrants staying at a new shelter at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on nbcchicago.com 06/11/2024  |  Photo: NBC5 Video Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook Cou…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
June 13, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Don't Forget! Join Toni on June 24

Support Toni at her annual Chicago Cultural Center Reception Hi John, We are less than 2 weeks away from our Annual Chicago Cultural Center Reception supporting President Toni Preckwinkle!  Please join us on Monday, June 24 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m for a night of live music and refreshments! Please …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 9, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle and other local officials spoke of Chicago’s historically prominent role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, while acknowledging recent threats to that progress.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and other local officials spoke of Chicago’s historically prominent role in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, while acknowledging recent threats to that progress.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicago.su…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
June 2, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle Joined Elected Officials and Community Leaders for the 28th Annual Commemoration of Memorial Day in Grant Park.

President Preckwinkle joined elected officials and community leaders for the 28th Annual Commemoration of Memorial Day in Grant Park. Together, we remembered and honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.   Stay Connected All Week Long Con…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
May 30, 2024 at 6:50 PM

Honoring President Preckwinkle on June 24

Support Toni at her annual Chicago Cultural Center Reception Hi John, Please join us in honoring President Toni Preckwinkle's leadership as she continues to focus on improving economic and social improvements for our communities. We are gathering once again for her annual Chicago Cultural Center Rec…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 26, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough Remembered at Special Meeting of Board of Commissioners

Family, friends and colleagues of former Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough gathered Monday to remember and honor her legacy.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on abc7chicago.com 05/20/2024  |  Photo: ABC7 Chicago Family, friends and colleagues of former…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 19, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: The Cicadas are Coming! And You Should Hear Them, Not Fear Them

Later this month, the 17-year cicada brood will emerge from the soil in Cook County and throughout northern Illinois.   Stay Connected All Week Long Later this month, the 17-year cicada brood will emerge from the soil in Cook County and throughout northern Illinoi…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 12, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Biden Talks Momentum in Chicago

Old friends embraced Biden at every turn: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle hugged him at the Soldier Field helicopter landing pad..   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagotribune.com 04/30/2024  |  Photo: Pexels With Cook County laun…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
May 5, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Lawmakers propose unifying CTA, Metra and Pace

The embattled Chicago Transit Authority is taking another hit from Springfield this week, this time from lawmakers calling to fold the region’s four transit agencies into a single unit.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on chicagobusiness.com 04/29/2…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
May 3, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Join Toni at the Cultural Center!

Support Toni on June 24!Hi John, Join Toni for her annual Chicago Cultural Center Reception! Join us on Monday, June 24 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m for a night of live music and refreshments! Please see the flyer below for more information.  Click here to purchase your ticket or sponsor level online, o…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
April 30, 2024 at 4:28 PM

Re-Elected Unanimously!

John, We are proud to announce Toni has been re-elected unanimously to head the Cook County Democratic Party. Under her leadership the Cook County Democratic Party won 21 out of 23 races for a 91% victory rate!  This was CCDP's best win ratio in at least 25 years while supporting one of the most di…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 28, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Toni Preckwinkle Is Unanimously Re-Elected Head of the Cook County Democratic Party

Preckwinkle on Monday was unanimously re-elected chairwoman of the Democratic Party, a post she has held since 2018.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on wbez.org 04/22/2024  |  Photo: Ashlee Rezin / Chicago Sun-Times As she easily breezed to another…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 21, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Pritzker, Preckwinkle Seek to Protect Credit Scores from Medical Debt

overnor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Tony Preckwinkle are spearheading efforts to address medical debt.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published on fox32chicago.com 04/15/2024   Governor JB Pritzker and Cook County Board President Tony Preckw…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 14, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Biden Visits Chicago for Fundraiser after Pitching Student Loan Relief in Wisconsin

President Joe Biden came to Chicago on Monday to ramp up fundraising for his re-election campaign after touting a new student loan relief plan that he said would be "life-changing" for more than 30 million borrowers.   Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Senator Dick Durbin, Cook County Leaders Unveil Cold-Storage Vans to Bolster Food Pantry Capicity

Today marked an important step in our fight against food insecurity in Cook County. Joined by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller and Commissioner Alma Anaya, and local leaders, we unveiled new cold-storage vans to bolster pantry capacity. With 1 in 5 households in the …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 31, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy Easter Cook County!

The Cook County Democratic Party is proud to claim victory this primary election in 21 of its 23 races. The Party carried at least 91% of its slated candidates to victory, its largest win margin in 25+ years.   Stay Connected All Week Long Contribute  -…