TONI PRECKWINKLE, TODD STROGER, BABY WITH THE BATH WATER Preckwinkle Takes Office BUZZ UP! 4retweet 0digg A new era begins today at the Cook County Board as Tony Preckwinkle takes over the reigns as Board president. Preckwinkle is the first woman to be elected as County Board President. The 63-year-old replaces Todd Stroger who served as head of the board since 2006. During her campaign, Preckwinkle vowed to end patronage hiring. She faces many challenges including an almost $487 million budget deficit. The former Chicago alderman is going to be sworn in at 10 a.m. during a special meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Then at 1 p.m., there will be an in inaugural ceremony at the Chicago Cultural Center. BY SANDRA TORRES // 42 MINUTES AGO
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