Toni Preckwinkle Ascends to Chair Cook County Democratic Party, Pledges Progressive Engagement

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Toni Preckwinkle made history as the first black woman to become chair of the Cook County Democratic Party Wednesday – a brass ring that supporters argue make her one of the most powerful black elected officials in the country. Her approval was unanimous.

Cook County Democratic Committeemen pose for a class picture, with the new Executive Committee front row.

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