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“The Sheriff’s Office will continue to work closely with other law enforcement agencies and engage automakers to reduce dangerous car thefts and carjackings in Cook County.”

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.

The thirty-four grants were awarded to individual organizations and coalitions serving city neighborhoods and suburban municipalities that the ongoing gun violence epidemic has impacted most.

“We cannot lose sight of our core mission and the evil that we often face... We truly are the last line of defense against a wave of violent criminals who are intent on killing, raping, and robbing. Without us and the work we do, our free society fails. This can never be ignored."

“Improving quality of life and making it easier for residents to get around the County is a top priority of my administration,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

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

The Cook County GOP in concert with the Chicago GOP slated over 30 Republican candidates for county offices, state representative and state senate.

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

Cook County, the nation’s second-largest county by population, completed several major projects in the past year, including completing a five-year, $25 million project to upgrade its telecommunications system to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP).

The Law Library was awarded funding from the Illinois State Library for new computers, software and equipment.