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I’m proud to announce that the partnership between Cook County Health, UI Health & UIC is expanding to include greater access to specialty care, advanced medical education & research. This allows us to better serve residents & ensure equitable access to quality healthcare.

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This coalition of federal, state and local leaders came together, united in our resolve to defend our residents and uphold the values of justice and safety for all our communities.

On Friday, Cook County hosted the Congressional Shadow Hearings led by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal to hear testimonies from residents and community groups speaking to personal trauma, constitutional violations and economic impact of ICE militarization.

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Watch Cook County’s 2025 Día de los Muertos Celebration live: https://t.co/ZOH73zKgjx

Today, we recognize Día de los Muertos, a joyful & deeply meaningful tradition celebrated by many across our Hispanic & Latine communities. It is a time to honor the lives & legacies of those we’ve lost & to cherish the love, memory & connection that continue to bind us together.

That’s the good work of local government: being a force for good that people can trust & lean on, especially in uncertain times.   Cook County stands with Broadview. I’m grateful for their courage, dedication & heart. When we stand together, there is no challenge we cannot face.

Today, I had the honor of addressing the City Council of Broadview, leaders who have shown what it means to govern with courage and compassion. They have made the tough decisions needed to protect their neighbors and uplift their community.

As communities across Cook County celebrate Diwali, we honor the spirit of light, renewal and togetherness that this festival represents. May the glow of Diwali remind us of our shared commitment to compassion, understanding and the strength found in our diversity.

We will continue to do everything we can to ensure all residents are treated with fairness, compassion and dignity. Learn more here:

Cook County is a proudly welcoming County, committed to protecting the safety, dignity, & rights of all residents. This Executive Order demonstrates our commitment to our communities so they are safe from harassment and intimidation.

It's critical that government interactions with the public adhere to our nation’s laws and values—but ICE’s increasingly aggressive, inhumane and unlawful actions continue to undermine the safety and stability of our communities.

Awardees included Commissioners Anaya, Vasquez and Aguilar; Jorge Perez, Executive Director of Ensemble Español; Billy Ocasio and Veronica Ocasio of the National Museum of Puerto Rican arts and Culture and José Ochoa of the National Museum of Mexican Art.

As part of Latine/Hispanic Heritage Month, Cook County honored local leaders with the Latino Community Leadership Award. This celebration is an important reminder of who we are as a County: a place that values diversity, inclusion and opportunity for all.

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At today's Future of Food Waste Forum, we explored new ways to reduce our environmental footprint and help local businesses do the same.   When we invest in sustainable food systems, we invest in cleaner air, healthier neighborhoods and stronger local economies.

Since 2023, Cook County has partnered with World Business Chicago for the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, or GCEP, to collaborate on driving inclusive economic development.

He was instrumental in organizing cross-cultural unity in the election of Harold Washington, the first Black mayor of Chicago. Lozano's legacy spotlights the impact of championing immigrant voices and historically underrepresented groups.

This Latine & Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Rudy Lozano, a Mexican-American labor activist and community organizer. Rudy Lozano spent his life in Pilsen and Little Village, Chicago, where he was known for his passionate advocacy.

Cook County honors the enduring strength, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples who still call this land home. We recommit ourselves to listening, learning, and working together in the spirit of respect, partnership, and equity.