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The report found that overall, cardiovascular disease-related deaths occur more frequently in CCDPH’s South jurisdiction, which has a substantial Black population, compared to the Southwest jurisdiction, whose population is predominantly white.

“Being an award recipient is exciting, humbling, and gives me encouragement to continue to fight for women’s rights, economic development, infrastructure, and everything else we need in our communities to ensure positive growth,” Monica declared.

A total of $8,985,634 will be distributed across 39 municipalities and three townships to fund two transit, 16 pedestrian, 11 bicycle, one freight and 13 road projects.

In March 2021, Pritzker supported Chicago Alderwoman Michelle Harris against Kelly in the race.

Started in 1970, NACo’s annual Achievement Awards program is designed to recognize county government innovations.

"Moving forward, I am confident that we will build on the momentum of these recent wins..." #monicagordon

"We were fueled by everyday people and one dollar at a time, we built a grassroots coalition that went toe-to-toe with politics as usual."

“Public safety is not only a core responsibility of the Cook County Board, but it is essential to the stability of our communities,” said Gordon. #monicagordon

Monica M. Gordon: "We are watching our reproductive rights and liberties disintegrate before our eyes, following last night’s report about the future of Roe v. Wade." #abortion #roevwade

“We must stand with our brothers and sisters in labor as they fight for what they deserve." #IBEW #WTTW #monicagordon