Cook extends storm cleanup help

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Oct 6, 20260:54News & Politics

Cook County is committing to spend $8m to help south suburbs still cleaning up two months after eight tornadoes touched down across the Chicago area. County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the funds while stan...

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