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Preckwinkle issues executive orders related to COVID-19 limiting official meetings and staff travel

Citing “an abundance of caution,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued two executive orders on Thursday, March 12, related to the current covid-19 virus pandemic and county operations.

The orders affect committee and subcommittee meetings by the Board of Commissioners and most, if not all, official travel by county employees.

“As we continue to follow the advice of our medical experts and collaborate with local, state and national public health partners, we also must…

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