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Cook County Partners with Elevate to Provide Free Whole-Home Upgrades to Cook County Families

Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County families by providing free safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and whole-home upgrades

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Environmental, Health

Cook County Selects Five Suburban Communities to Receive Climate Resiliency Planning Assistance

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the five communities selected to participate in the Climate Resiliency Planning for Communities Program spearheaded by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustai

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Environmental

Cook County Announces First Off-Site Power Purchase Agreement for Renewable Energy

President Preckwinkle, along with representatives from the Bureau of Asset Management and Department of Environment and Sustainability, announced today Cook County’s first power purchase agreement for renewable energy

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Environmental

Cook County’s Sustainability Program Manager Recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a Notable Leader in Sustainability

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Environmental

Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability Provides Guidance to Residents as Air Quality Remains at ‘Very Unhealthy’ Levels

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to severely impact air quality in Cook County and the region. The County’s air quality is currently at ‘very unhealthy’ levels according to the U.S.

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Environmental