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Invest in Cook has awarded $56.4 million in grants for a total of 243 projects throughout Cook County since its inception in 2017. #nvestInCook

The public health emergency declaration ended on May 11, 2023, causing Medicaid Continuous Enrollment and other Medicaid flexibilities to end as well. #medicaid

"It’s remembering the good times we’ve had spent with them, keeping their memory alive in our hearts,” said Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar. #diadelosmuertos

“The Cook County Wheel Tax is regressive and unnecessary. And it disproportionately impacts the Black and Brown residents of Cook County who can least afford to pay it,” said President Preckwinkle. #PresidentPreckwinkle

“Gun violence is not acceptable anywhere, and can never be accepted as normal. We cannot accept children growing up without parents, lost to gun violence. We cannot accept a world where parents lose their children to senseless shootings,” said Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar.

A total of $8,985,634 will be distributed across 39 municipalities and three townships to fund two transit, 16 pedestrian, 11 bicycle, one freight and 13 road projects.

“Their strength, resilience, and sacrifice to better their communities inspire us all." #powerbrunch

Throughout the pandemic, Jamie Kucera and The Y have stepped in to provide necessary resources for the community with limited financial means. The organization has partnered with Alivio Medical Center to administer nearly 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines. The YMCA has provided over 15,000 emergency food boxes to seniors to allow them to stay safely in their home and have sustainable food.

“The American Rescue Plan Act has been instrumental in providing funds to cities and townships throughout the 16th District,” said Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar. #FrankAguilar