Next year’s figure represents a much smaller slice of the county’s budget this time around.
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Chicago Tribune

Cook County deficit projected at $550 million

Cook County’s budget gap is projected to rise to $550 million heading into next year, the highest figure since Board President Toni Preckwinkle took office in 2011.

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