Cook County Budget Forecast Looks Stormy

Cook County Budget Forecast Looks Stormy

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The forecast for Cook County’s budget is looking stormy. County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is signalling tough decisions ahead. The 2017 budget forecast is projecting a $174 million shortfall and Preckwinkle says everything is on the table to close the gap.