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Cook County Board approves $9.26B budget

The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, Nov. 16, unanimously approved a balanced $9.26 billion FY2024 budget which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting vital services.

“We have faced no shortage of challenges but despite these many difficulties over the last couple of years, we are in a strong financial position,” Board President Toni Preckwinkle said. “This is a balanced budget that provides equitable services…

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