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Emerald Ash Borer Reaches Downtown Chicago. What are the next steps for the City and surrounding area?

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Cook County Extension Meetings

Cook County Combined Executive Council and Program Advisory Committees
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Cook County Executive Council and Program Advisory Committee Meeting
1/18/08

Executive Council and Program Committee Combined meeting minutes
4/11/08

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Upcoming Events

The Road To College Summer Academy
June 9 - July 11, 2008

Kids On Track Summer Gardening Program
Mt. Prospect, Illinois (Cook County)
June 10 - August 1, 2008

Healthy Habits for Every Child
Hillside, Illinois (Cook County)
June 17 - July 22, 2008

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4801 Southwick Drive
Suite 100
Matteson, IL 60443
Phone: 708-481-0111
FAX: 708-481-4151
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