2024 News Archive

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”).

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

Note: The investment amount has been updated as of Nov. 21, 2024.

Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago will partner to bring unprecedented resources to communities most impacted by violence, poverty, and other consequences of systemic racism

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

(Cook County, IL) — The LeadCare Cook County program recently celebrated a major milestone, completing its 100th lead service line replacement, furthering efforts to ensure safer drinking water f

(Cook County, IL) — In a significant effort to bridge the digital divide, the Cook County Office of the President announced today the launch of the

No new taxes in responsible, balanced budget

Public input will guide County environmental justice policymaking

Four-year initiative helps suburban businesses reduce environmental impact 

Today, Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics’ Director Jennifer King announced a research partnership with

The new animal shelter addresses regional overcrowding while providing housing for animals impounded by 
Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control

Dashboard designed to make critical information more accessible to policymakers, health officials and residents

(Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that $3.6 million in Cook County Cannabis Development Grants have been awarded to 40 entrepreneurs from communities that have historically faced criminalization,…

(Cook County, IL) - The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Sept.

Yesterday the Center for Digital Government awarded Cook County third place in the 2024 Government Experience Awards, also known as the GovX Awards.

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Government Experience Awards winner's badge

(Dixmoor, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, representatives from Senator Duckworth’s office, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Village of Dixmoor, gathered today to announce the completion…

The Cook County Bureau of Technology's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is proud to announce the launch of CookViewer 3.0, the

(COOK COUNTY, IL) – Cook County, in collaboration with Elevate, announced today the launch of the Cook County Water Affordability Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to assist suburban Cook County residents strug

Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is set to kick off its “Community Voices” event series with the first of four community meetings this week.

Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is launching a community engagement series to help determine which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs to continue once funding runs out in 2026.