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id: 5530f828f8
section: cityhall
first_reported: 2026-11-12 18:43 CST
updated: 2026-11-12 20:28 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Preckwinkle proposes $9.6 billion Cook County budget for 2027

Board President Toni Preckwinkle said her plan closes a projected $550 million gap without new taxes, fees or layoffs. The county board is preparing to pass the budget.

Section: [City Hall](/chicago/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Toni Preckwinkle](/chicago/wiki/toni-preckwinkle.md), [Cook County Board](/chicago/wiki/cook-county-board.md)

## Coverage

- [WTTW News](https://news.wttw.com/2026/11/12/cook-county-board-president-toni-preckwinkle-2027-budget-historic-midterm-election), 2026-11-12 18:43 CST: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on 2027 Budget, Historic Midterm Election
- [Wirepoints](https://wirepoints.org/cook-county-board-president-toni-preckwinkle-on-2027-budget-historic-midterm-election-wttw-chicago/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-12 20:28 CST: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on 2027 Budget, Historic Midterm Election – WTTW (Chicago)

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