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Coverage dated October 8, 2026

Cook County budget proposal closes $550 million deficit without tax increases, layoffs: Preckwinkle

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a proposed budget that closes a $550 million deficit without raising taxes or laying off employees, calling it the most difficult budget challenge the county has faced since 2011.

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  1. Fox32 Chicago

    Cook County budget: Preckwinkle avoids layoffs, new taxes, but warns of tough 2028 (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has made her $9.69 billion budget recommendation that has good news for the present and some sour notes for the future. Preckwinkle's $9.69 billion budget proposal Preckwinkle says the county is "tightening its belt" so that they are not asking residents …

  2. ABC 7 Chicago

    Cook County budget proposal closes $550 million deficit without tax increases, layoffs: Preckwinkle (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a proposed budget that closes a $550 million deficit without raising taxes or laying off employees, calling it the most difficult budget challenge the county has faced since 2011.