Board President Toni Preckwinkle introduced on Oct. 7 the Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget Recommendation for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. The total budget request for all funds is $206.9 million, an increase of 6.6% over the 2026 budget. The Corporate budget request, which funds day-to-day operations at the Forest Preserves, is $103 million, an 11% increase over 2026. The increase — higher year-over-year than what has been typical for …
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