2018 News Archive
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to prepare and protect their pets from the distemper virus.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today was joined by Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved agreements today between the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) as well as a number of local municipalities.
President’s ambitious agenda for third term will be guided by the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for Offices Under the President
A winter storm warning has been issued for the region.
Food Drive to Benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a countywide Holiday Food Drive today benefitting the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Winter weather is here. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips to keep pets safe and healthy during the winter months.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a balanced $5.94 billion FY 2019 budget that confronts the County’s financial challenges while avoiding new taxes, fines and fees.
Roadmap aims to combat historic inequality, institutional racism and indifference
Cook County’s Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar has been appointment to the board of directions of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
Municipalities around Cook County have opened warming centers for area residents to safely cope with the region’s first taste of winter weather:
The Circuit Court and Cook County have finalized the scheduled closing of two Chicago branch court locations – 155 W. 51st St. and 2452 W. Belmont Ave. – to take effect after court concludes on January 4, 2019.
The first snowfall of the season is on track to arrive this evening.
A new westbound entrance ramp onto the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) at Roselle Road opened to drivers yesterday.
Cook County in Substantial Compliance of Hiring Practices, Ending Federal Oversight
Public Urged to be Vigilant as Authorities Around U.S. Intercept Suspicious Packages
Cook County Commissioners today approved eight proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
Plan Designed to Relieve Congestion and Spur Economic Development
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced that the Justice Advisory Council will award $2.9 million in grants aimed at reducing violence and fostering restorative justice.
Balanced budget includes no new taxes, fines or fees
Project completion expected in 2025
Cook County Commissioners today approved five proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
Cook County Commissioners today approved eight proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
Recognizing that far too many Cook County residents who are released from jail or prison return to detention, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced that Cook County’s Justice Advisory Council (…
I was surprised by Mayor Emanuel’s announcement this morning that he has decided not to seek re-election.
Supported by Compliance Administrator, seek end to federal oversight stemming from 1972 and 1994 Consent Decrees and Supplemental Relief Order
Youth in Juvenile Temporary Detention Center complete skilled trades training
I applaud last week’s Cook County Circuit Court ruling that upholds the County’s Firearm and Ammunition Tax, which was approved by the Board of Commissioners in November, 2015. The ruling by Circuit Court Judge David B.
The Cook County Medical Examiner Maps and Data Portal today received the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) Exemplary System recognition.