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# Cook County Annuity and Benefit Fund Commits $45M to Real Estate

**Written by: ** Helen Bascom, Marketing Associate 

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The Cook County Annuity and Benefit Fund disclosed a $45 million commitment to the Mesirow Financial Real Estate Value Fund V, according to minutes from the December 7th Board meeting. 

The $13.5 billion pension fund has previously invested in Mesirow Financial Real Estate Value Funds II, III, and IV.

General consultant, Callan, assisted with the decision.

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