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The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosting its fifth Cook County Missing Persons Day to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts.

President Preckwinkle, along with First District Commissioner Tara Stamps and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, toured two homes in west suburban Maywood renovated and repaired by volunteers from Cook County and other firms and companies.

Cook County’s reentry housing and employment programs continue accepting new participants

County to provide $1,000 payments to residents hit hardest while long-term reform efforts continue

Cook County shares early findings from Promise Pilot, announces formation of advisory committee

19 new projects are slated to begin work this year

 County’s Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinics on Saturday, April 5

(COOK COUNTY, IL) -- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the official launch of Cook County Solar Synergy, a program that connects small businesses and job seekers with the resources they need to enter and succeed in

(COOK COUNTY, IL) -- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of the Creative Placemaking grant program as part of the…

Program offered by County’s Animal and Rabies Control as part of National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month 

Residents invited to share concerns and ideas at upcoming public events

Cook County Honored as Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for Second Consecutive Year

Applications are due by March 21 for programs that promote economic development, enhance public services and improve transportation throughout the County

First town hall scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, feedback can also be provided online

Cook County Sun and Save program covers 100% of costs associated with solar installation 

Remediation of brownfield sites advances environmental justice, creating healthier and more sustainable communities  

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the inaugural recipients of the Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to promote digital inclusion through storytelling…

Dangerously low temperatures are forecast over the next few days. The frigid climate creates hazardous conditions for residents and their pets.

New Findings Reveal Systemic Inequities and Recommend Pathways to Reform

Cook County—On December 2nd, 2024, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights (“the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”).

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) on November 6 approved a resolution in support of the County’s first-ever Class 7d property tax incentive application, which would benefit a

County Publishes 2024 Energy and Water Benchmarking Report Highlighting Major Sustainability Milestones in Energy and Water Conservation

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County is proud to announce that the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development has been named a winner in the

New interchange with I-294 will enhance mobility, safety, economic growth in southwest Cook County

Grant program to support Cook County’s goal to divert 45% of suburban waste
from regional landfills