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Pool tables are among the surplus items being auctioned off on Cook County’s auction site at publicsurplus.com.

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Old Property Equals New Revenue for Cook County

As you do your Christmas shopping this holiday season, you might want to consider online purchases from the Cook County auction site. Approximately two years ago, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s administration considered selling surplus equipment and other valuables through auction, as a creative way to generate revenue.