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Cook County Celebrates National ‘Manufacturing Day’

Industry-focused consortium to host tours and expo for students Dozens of high school students will have the chance to learn more about careers in modern-day industrial production during Cook County Manufacturing Day Oct.
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Economic Development

Ground Broken for First BUILT in Cook Economic Development Project

President Preckwinkle, other dignitaries join in celebration in Franklin Park Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined a number of local and federal officials Wednesday in breaking ground for infrastructure improvements that are key to re
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Economic Development

Strong Local, International Interest in the Cook County Health & Hospitals System’s Central Campus Redevelopment Project

Six teams shortlisted for Part 2 of RFP process Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that the County is moving forward with Part 2 of its Request for Proposals (RFP) process for redevelopment of the Cook County Health & H
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Budget and Financial, Economic Development, Health

COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT PRECKWINKLE, MAYOR EMANUEL AND WORLD BUSINESS CHICAGO ANNOUNCE EXPANSION OF CHICAGO ANCHORS FOR A STRONG ECONOMY PROGRAM

Program Designed to Encourage Chicago’s Leading Institutions to Support Neighborhood Small Businesses; Potential to Drive $80 Million in Additional Revenue to Small Businesses
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Economic Development

Cook County Land Bank Names Robert Rose as Executive Director

With a unanimous vote of the Cook County Land Bank Board and strong support of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA) Board named Mr.
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Economic Development, Housing and Property