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  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Wishing A Happy Easter & A Healthy Passover to All Who Celebrate

Stay Connected All Week Long Contribute  -  Get Involved  -  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, http://elections.il.g…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 13, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County To Give $1,000 to Some Homeowners Struggling With Big Property Tax Hikes

County commissioners Thursday approved giving one-time payments of $1,000 to a limited number of households struggling the most with high property taxes. Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published by Kristen Schorsch via Chicago Sun-Times | April 10, 2025 With some …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
April 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Get ready to level up your career at the 8th Annual Hospitality Hires Chicago!

"This isn’t a job fair — it’s a hiring fair!" -Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Stay Connected All Week Long Contribute  -  Get Involved  -  Paid for by Preckwinkle for President. A copy of our report filed…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
April 1, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Just 5 Hours Left: Can You Help Toni?

John, Did you see Toni's email below?   Since Toni emailed you earlier today, so many supporters have stepped up and helped out in a big way. We are just $4,123.26 away from reaching our end of quarter goal. With less than 5 hours until our deadline, can you send an online contribution over to Ton…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM

Can you help?

Hi John, Two weeks ago today, we officially announced my re-election for President of the Cook County Board, and the support has been overwhelming... Thank you! Today is our campaign's first fundraising deadline, and I'm asking you to step up. Can you help show how strong my support is for re-elec…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: It’s Women's History Month, and shining a spotlight on some women who have helped to shape Cook County.

Today, We’re Learning About Margaret Taylor-Borroughs! Stay Connected All Week Long   Contribute  -  Get Involved  -  Paid for by Preckwinkle for President. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) av…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
March 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Help Toni Keep Fighting

Hi John, Monday, March 31 is Toni's first fundraising deadline of her re-election campaign, and it's important that we demonstrate the strength of support behind her. Can you make an online donation today to help re-elect Toni Preckwinkle so she can keep up the fight?  We all know what she's accom…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Toni Preckwinkle Is Seeking Reelection as Cook County Board President

Preckwinkle cited her concerns with the Trump administration as a reason to run for reelection. Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published by Shia Kapos and Danny Nguyen via Politico | March 17, 2025 SCOOP: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is runni…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
March 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Did you see Toni's announcement?

John — Did you see Toni's big announcement yesterday? Toni is running for re-election for President of the Cook County Board! See her annouccement below!  We know there are many fights ahead of us — protecting Medicaid, supporting organizations and programs that help our most vulnerable communitie…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
March 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM

It's Official: I'm Running

Hi John,  It’s official! I’m running for re-election for President of the Cook County Board! Read the write-up about my re-election campaign here.  I’m deeply grateful to serve the residents of Cook County, and look forward to building upon the impactful changes we've made, like expanding health c…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review:

Stay Connected All Week Long Contribute  -  Get Involved  -  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, http://elections.il.gov…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
March 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM

Reminder: Join Toni on Tuesday, March 18!

Join us a for a reception at Salon 61 in Chicago! Hi John,  You're invited to an evening reception in support of Toni on Tuesday, March 18 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m at Salon 61, located at 61 W Hubbard Street in Chicago. Join us for a night of live music and refreshments! Please see the flyer below …
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Week in Review: Sending Wishes for a Peaceful Ramadan to Those Who Celebrate. May This Holy Month Bring an Abundance of Blessings.

This month we're also celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth, and we’re shining a spotlight on some of the women who have helped to shape Cook County. Stay Connected All Week Long When temperatures in Cook County are expected to dip to unsafe levels, the County'…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
March 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Lives Are Lost in South Suburban Cook County Because It’s a Trauma Center Desert

In the heart of the Southland, a critical health care gap has been widening, one that endangers lives every day. The absence of a trauma center in this region is more than an inconvenience; it is a public health crisis that demands immediate attention and collective action. Stay Connected Al…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Jerry "Iceman" Butler, singer and Former County Commissioner Dead at 85

Mr. Butler, whose voice was stilled by Parkinson’s disease, died Thursday night at home, according to a family friend. He was 85. “He’s one of the great voices of our time,” said Motown legend Smokey Robinson, who said he’d admired Mr. Butler since Robinson was a young singer and heard the Impress…
  Team Toni · [email protected]
February 19, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Support Toni Preckwinkle on March 18!

Join us a for a reception at Salon 61 in Chicago!Hi John,  You're invited to an evening reception in support of Toni on Tuesday, March 18 from 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m at Salon 61, located at 61 W Hubbard Street in Chicago. Join us for a night of live music and refreshments! Please see the flyer below fo…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle joins Cook County Commissioners and leaders from Cook County Health to recognize American Heart Month.

The CCH cardiology team joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle this week to celebrate American Heart Month and the work being done to expand services Stay Connected All Week Long When temperatures in Cook County are expected to dip to unsaf…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 9, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County officials blast Trump administration, promise to fight

“We’re gonna fight back. We will pursue every legal opportunity to defend the programs that we believe in and defend our values,” Preckwinkle said. Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published by Jim Talamonti via The Center Square | February 7, 2025 Despite being n…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
February 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Recognized as One of the Nation’s Digital Inclusion Trailblazers

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has once again recognized Cook County as a 2024 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer, the highest distinction in its annual program. Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published by The Chicago Crusader | Januar…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. + Celebrating Lunar New Year

Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published by Daily Herald  | January 20, 2025 Editor’s Note: The following is the text of a speech delivered last Dec. 14 by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle at the 55th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Rem…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Opioid overdose deaths plummeted in Cook County in 2024

The number of opioid overdose deaths in Cook County dropped dramatically in 2024, according to preliminary data released Thursday by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office. Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published by Lisa Schencker via Chicago Tribune | Janua…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 12, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: Cook County Receives $950,000 EPA Grant for Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) has received $950,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to supplement its existing Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund (Brownfield RLF). Stay Connected All Week…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
January 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy New Year, Cook County!

May 2025 bring health and happiness to you and your loved ones. 🎉 Stay Connected All Week Long Originally published by Citizen Newspaper by Tia Carol Jones | December 25, 2024 Children and their families were able to receive gifts and celebrate the holidays at Chr…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 29, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Happy Holidays from Cook County!

Happy holidays from Cook County! I hope this festive season brings joy, love, and warmth to you and your loved ones. Stay Connected All Week Long When temperatures in Cook County are expected to dip to unsafe levels, the County's Department of Emergency…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Provident Hospital Receives the Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

We are pleased to announce that Provident Hospital has been named one of the Best General Hospitals of 2024 by The Leapfrog Group This recognition rewards hospitals for their excellence in high quality of patient care and safety nationwide. We are also working alongside our partners to build robus…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 20, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Continuing the Fight in 2025

Dear John, Thank you for your tremendous support this year. As we all know, the results of the presidential election were not what we were hoping for, but I am tremendously proud of the work we did together. The historic DNC in August highlighted our great city. Through our work with Operation Swing…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 15, 2024 at 2:31 PM

Week in Review: $5 Million Investment in Making Illinois the Capital of Quantum

Cook County is proud of our contributions to help make Illinois the capital of the quantum industry. Through our $5 million direct investment in the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park on Chicago’s South Side, we are doing our part to support this transformative development. We are also wor…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 8, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: Cook County reaches greenhouse gas goal seven years early

County has reached its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in county-owned buildings by 45% seven years ahead of its initial timeline, officials announced. As of 2023, the county had achieved a 49% reduction in such emissions, officials said. “I’m extremely proud of the hard work of my staff…
  Toni Preckwinkle · [email protected]
December 1, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Week in Review: President Preckwinkle, Elected Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking of $28.6 Million Project at I-294 and 88th/Cork Interchange

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with federal, state and local officials, celebrated the groundbreaking for a major roadway and bridge improvement project at I-294 on 88th/Cork Avenue in the Village of Justice. Stay Connected All Week Long Originall…
  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  |  …